And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
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Interpretation
Jehoshaphat exhorted his troops to firm faith in God. Faith inspires a man with true courage; nor will any thing help more to the establishing of the heart in shaking times, than a firm belief of the power, and mercy, and promise of God.
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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 20:22-25.
Glossary
- Ammon Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.
- Mount Seir Place
- Biblical mountain range. Modern identification: Jebel esh Shera.