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David Guzik · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Guzik adds another thought - This threat to Jehoshaphat and his kingdom happened after his return to seeking God following his near death when he allied himself with king Ahab of Israel. Iain Duguid: The Moabites probably initiated the attack, joined by their northern neighbors on the Transjordanian plateau, the Ammonites. The third group accompanying them are commonly read as “Meunites,” following the Septuagint rather than the Masoretic Text’s repetition of “Ammonites.” They were possibly associated with Maʻan, which was south of Petra and so loosely matching “Mount Seir” (vv. 10, 23), a general description of the region of Edom and the southern borders of Judah (cf. 26:7; 1 Chron. 4:41). Later it was this third group on which the others turned (2 Chron. 20:23). The attacking armies came from the southeast. That the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon (see map above), together with some of the Meunites, came to make war (milchamah) against Jehoshaphat - A coalition of anti-Semitic nations attacks Judah. Meunites apparently refers to troops from Edom (see map above and 2Ch 20:10 where "Mount Seir" = Edom) were an Arabian tribe living in Edom and elsewhere east and south of the Dead Sea. Meunites - 5v - Meunim(2), Meunites(3) - 1 Chr. 4:41; 2 Chr. 20:1; 2 Chr. 26:7; Ezr. 2:50; Neh. 7:52 Frederick Mabie adds that "The Meunites were an Arabian tribe living in the southern region of Transjordan and parts of the Sinai, a tribe of people who were able to control some of the trade routes stemming from the southern portion of the King’s highway. . . There is alarm in Judah when it is reported that the eastern coalition has reached En Gedi (only twenty-five miles southeast of Jerusalem). Nonetheless, this rebellion is thwarted by infighting prompted by Yahweh, who subsequently gives Jehoshaphat rest all around (2Ch 20:22-30). (SEE 1 and 2 Chronicles) Ron Daniel - The Moabites and the Ammonites were long-time enemies of the Jews. These were the descendants of that terrible union between Lot and his daughters (Gen. 19). As for the Meunites, we don't know a lot about them, other than that they were from the area of Mount Seir (2Chr. 20:10). These three armies had come from the east to attack Judah. (ED: MORE ACCURATELY PROBABLY FROM THE SOUTH EAST, SOUTH OF THE DEAD SEA). Geoffrey Kirkland: When the Unexpected & Enormous Moment Invades Your Life, Learn How to Respond like Jehoshaphat! The Sudden Battle (2Ch 20:1-4) (INVASION) The Steadfast Petition (2Ch 20:5-13) (PETITION) The Spirit-Given Assurance (2Ch 20:14-19) (REVELATION) The Sure Victory (2Ch 20:20-34) (CONSECRATION) The Sinful Alliance (2Ch 20:35-37) (CAUTION!) Related Resources: Sermon below by Steven
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Guzik - This is a recurring theme in 2 Chronicles: the leaders who seek the LORD. We can expect God to do great things when His people, and especially the leaders of His people, seek the Him. Others who sought the LORD in 2 Chronicles include: • The faithful remnant of Israel (2 Chronicles 11:16+) • The people of Judah under king Asa (2 Chronicles 14:4+, 2Ch 15:12–13+) • Jehoshaphat in the early part of his reign (2 Chronicles 19:3+) • King Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:21+) • King Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:3+) Proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah Corporate fasting was a means of spiritual preparation and a way to focus on God (i.e., 1Sa 7:6; Ezra 8:21; it even worked for pagans in Jonah 3:5-9; We do not hear of any fast having been “proclaimed” by a king before this. THE PHRASE "ALL JUDAH" - 18X/18V in 2 Chronicles 20 out of a total of 28 uses in the entire Bible - Interesting! - 1 Ki. 15:22; 2 Ki. 22:13; 2 Chr. 15:2; 2 Chr. 15:9; 2 Chr. 15:15; 2 Chr. 16:6; 2 Chr. 17:5; 2 Chr. 17:19; 2 Chr. 20:3; 2 Chr. 20:13; 2 Chr. 20:15; 2 Chr. 20:18; 2 Chr. 23:8; 2 Chr. 31:1; 2 Chr. 31:20; 2 Chr. 32:9; 2 Chr. 32:33; 2 Chr. 34:9; 2 Chr. 35:18; 2 Chr. 35:24; Neh. 13:12; Jer. 13:19; Jer. 17:20; Jer. 20:4; Jer. 26:19; Jer. 44:11; Jer. 44:24; Jer. 44:26 Surely this concentration of ALL JUDAH in chapter 20 is significant. One thing it suggests is that the nation was unified and of one mind under Jehoshaphat. This must relate to 2 Chronicles 19:4 which says "So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem and went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers." We can be confident in a time of crisis if we let our great need drive us to prayer and faith in our great God. -- Steven Cole David Guzik - In Mark 9:28–29, Jesus explained that prayer and fasting together were a source of significant spiritual power. It isn’t as if prayer and fasting make us more worthy to be blessed or do God’s work; it is that prayer and fasting draw us closer to the heart of God, and they put us more in line with His power. Fasting is a powerful expression of our total dependence on Him. Adam
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Guzik - We might say that it was not their praise that won the battle, rather it was their faith; yet their praise was sure evidence of their faith. When one really believes the words and promises of God, they cannot but help to praise Him. Ron Daniel - 20:24 Discovering The Dead -- Instead of seeing an army dressed for war, the people of Judah saw an army decimated by war. Every one of them was dead. God had been specific and accurate. 2 Chronicles 20:25 When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found much among them, including goods, garments and valuable things which they took for themselves, more than they could carry. And they were three days taking the spoil because there was so much. KJV 2 Chronicles 20:25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much. BGT 2 Chronicles 20:25 καὶ ἦλθεν Ιωσαφατ καὶ ὁ λαὸς αὐτοῦ σκυλεῦσαι τὰ σκῦλα αὐτῶν καὶ εὗρον κτήνη πολλὰ καὶ ἀποσκευὴν καὶ σκῦλα καὶ σκεύη ἐπιθυμητὰ καὶ ἐσκύλευσαν ἑαυτοῖς καὶ ἐγένοντο ἡμέραι τρεῖς σκυλευόντων αὐτῶν τὰ σκῦλα ὅτι πολλὰ ἦν LXE 2 Chronicles 20:25 And Josaphat and his people went out to spoil them, and they found much cattle, and furniture, and spoils, and precious things: and they spoiled them, and they were three days gathering the spoil, for it was abundant. NET 2 Chronicles 20:25 Jehoshaphat and his men went to gather the plunder; they found a huge amount of supplies, clothing and valuable items. They carried away everything they could. There was so much plunder, it took them three days to haul it off. CSB 2 Chronicles 20:25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to gather the plunder. They found among them an abundance of goods on the bodies and valuable items. So they stripped them until nobody could carry any more. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much. ESV 2 Chronicles 20:25 When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found among them, in great numbers, goods, clothing, and precious things, which they took for themselves until they could carry no more. They were three days in taking the spoil, it was so much. NIV 2 Chronicles 20:25 So Jehoshaphat and his men went to carry off their plunder, and they found among them a great amount of equipment and clothing and also articles of value--more than they could take away. There was so much plunder that it took three days to collect it. NLT 2 Chronicles 20:25 King Jehoshaphat and his men went out to gather the plunder. They found vast amounts of equipment, clothing, and other valuables-- more than they could carry. There was so much plunder that it took them three days just to collect it all! they found: Ex 12:35,36 1Sa 30:19,20 2Ki 7:9-16 Ps 68:12 Ro 8:37 valuable things: Ex 3:22 Nu 31:15 Judges 8:24-26 Pr 3:15 it was so much: Eze 39:8,9 THE SPOILS OF JEHOVAH'S VICTORY When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil (shalal), they found much among them, including goods, garments and valuable things which they took for themselves, more than they could carry. And they were three days taking the spoil because there was so much - More than they could carry is just like our God! He is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we could ask or think! (Eph 3:20+) Treasury of Scripture knowledge - KJV = "they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies" Instead of {pegarim,} "dead bodies," eight MSS. and several ancient editions read {begadim,} "garments." None of the ancient versions, except the Chaldee, have dead bodies: garments would therefore appear to be the true reading; and the succeeding clause should be rendered, "which they seized for themselves." Bob