2 Chronicles 20:3 · KJV

"And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.

²Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazon-tamar, which is En-gedi.

³And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

⁴And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

⁵And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,

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Reflection Questions

When have you felt fear and turned to God?

What does seeking the Lord look like in your life?

How can fasting enhance your spiritual focus?

Life Application

faith

In times of fear or uncertainty, prioritize prayer and seeking God’s guidance. Consider fasting as a way to deepen your focus.

community

Encourage others to join you in prayer or fasting during challenging times to strengthen collective faith.

People in This Verse

JehoshaphatOT

The son of Ahilud, serving as the recorder during David's reign. His role was vital for maintaining the historical records of the kingdom.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 8:16

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