2 Chronicles 20:20-22

Expanded Bible

²⁰ Jehoshaphat’s army went out into the ·Desert [wilderness] of Tekoa early in the morning. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, people of Judah and Jerusalem. ·Have faith [Trust; Believe] in the Lord your God, and you will ·stand strong [be secure/safe/^Testablished]. ·Have faith [Trust; Believe] in his prophets, and you will succeed.” ²¹ Jehoshaphat ·listened to the advice of [consulted/conferred with] the people. Then he ·chose [appointed] men to be singers to the Lord, to praise him ·because he is holy and wonderful [for his holy splendor; or in their holy/sacred vestments/robes]. As they ·marched in front [went ahead] of the army, they said,

²² As they began to sing and praise God, the Lord set ambushes for the people of Ammon, Moab, and ·Edom [^LMount Seir] who had come to attack Judah. And they were ·defeated [routed].