Verse of the Day

Friday, January 12, 2024

2 Chronicles 20:1,3-4 NIV

After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to make war on Jehoshaphat. ... Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the LORD; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

It 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. ... And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

English Standard Version

After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. ... Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. And Judah assembled to seek help from the LORD; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

The Message

Some time later the Moabites and Ammonites, accompanied by Meunites, joined forces to make war on Jehoshaphat. ... Shaken, Jehoshaphat prayed. He went to God for help and ordered a nationwide fast. The country of Judah united in seeking God's help - they came from all the cities of Judah to pray to God.

New King James Version

It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. ... And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.

New Living Translation

After this, the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites declared war on Jehoshaphat. ... Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the LORD for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. So people from all the towns of Judah came to Jerusalem to seek the LORD.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:1-13

(Read 2 Chronicles 20:1-13)

In all dangers, public or personal, our first business should be to seek help from God. Hence the advantage of days for national fasting and prayer. From the first to the last of our seeking the Lord, we must approach him with humiliation for our sins, trusting only in his mercy and power. Jehoshaphat acknowledges the sovereign dominion of the Divine Providence. Lord, exert it on our behalf. Whom should we seek to, whom should we trust to for relief, but the God we have chosen and served. Those that use what they have for God, may comfortably hope he will secure it to them. Every true believer is a son of Abraham, a friend of God; with such the everlasting covenant is established, to such every promise belongs. We are assured of God's love, by his dwelling in human nature in the person of the Saviour. Jehoshaphat mentions the temple, as a token of God's favourable presence. He pleads the injustice of his enemies. We may well appeal to God against those that render us evil for good. Though he had a great army, he said, We have no might without thee; we rely upon thee.


2 Chronicles 20:1,3-4 In-Context

1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the MeunitesSome Septuagint manuscripts; Hebrew "Ammonites" came to wage war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom,One Hebrew manuscript; most Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Vulgate "Aram" from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).

3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah.

4 The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.

5 Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the Lord in the front of the new courtyard


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Thursday, January 11

Romans 13:9

The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

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Wednesday, January 10

Psalm 71:8

My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.

Read all of Psalm 71 NIV

Tuesday, January 09

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Read all of Proverbs 15 NIV

Monday, January 08

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Read all of Philippians 4 NIV

Sunday, January 07

Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?

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Saturday, January 06

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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Friday, January 05

Luke 12:4-5

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him."

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