And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
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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 20:26-30.
Glossary
- Valley of Beracah Place
- Blessing. (1. ) A valley not far from Engedi, where Jehoshaphat overthrew the Moabites and Ammonites ( 2 Chr. 20:26 ). It has been identified with the valley of Bereikut. (R. V., “Beracah. ”). Modern identification: Wadi el Arrub.