2 Chronicles 20:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD. ”

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And Jehoshaphat (l) bowed his head with [his] face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD. (l) Declaring his faith and obedience to...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Jehoshaphat's victory over the Ammonites and Moabites. This story of a miraculous battle is perhaps a midrash on the war described in 1 Kings 3:4 ff., and has, in so far, some historical basis; b...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD. Jehoshaphat bowed his head ... and all J...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Jehoshaphat (concluded) An account of how a host of Moabites and others invaded Judah; how Jehoshaphat prayed to the Lord, and was directed by Jahaziel not to fear; and how the enemy was...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bowed his head. — The king “bowed, face earthward,” and the people prostrated themselves upon their faces, both “to do worship to Jehovah.” (Comp. Leviticus 9:24 ; Joshua 5:14 ; 1 Chronicles 21:...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 18:1-34 ; 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 ; 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 ASA was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, and his reign be...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This chapter gives us the story which perhaps reveals most graphically the simplicity and splendor of the faith of Jehoshaphat. His kingdom was threatened with powerful and terrible invasion. In his...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

It is not within the compass of language to convey to the Reader, what must have been the feelings of the whole assembly on this occasion. What an holy awe, mingled with holy joy, must have thrilled...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground ,.... Not only in reverence of God, and his prophet, but as a token of his belief of what was said, and his thankfulness for it: and all...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with [his] face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD. Ver. 18. And Jehoshaphat bowed his head wit...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground In token of his reverence for God and his message, his belief of the promise, and his thankfulness for so great a favour. The Levites stood...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THREE ENEMIES AITACKING (vv.1-2) The Lord now allowed a further test of the faith of King Jehoshaphat. Armies of Moab and Ammon came against Judah, and others were added in this attack. Moab spe...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Promise of Victory. B. C. 892. 14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the s...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bowed his head with his face to the ground, in token of his reverence to God and his message, his belief of the promise, and his thankfulness for so great a favour.
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Narrative to 2 Chronicles 20:30 entirely additional to Kings. Invasion of Moabites ( 2 Chronicles 20:1-3 ); fast and supplication of king and people ( 2 Chronicles 20:3-13 ); the m...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:1-3 . 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. Then there...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:1 . With them other, the LXX, Μιναιοι, mixed people. 2 Chronicles 20:5 . Jehosphaphat stood in the house of the Lord. This was proceeding in the good and ancient way. He prayed...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Of this chapter, with its thirty-seven verses, only the six verses (31-36) find any duplicate or parallel in Kings ( 1 Kings 22:41-11 ). The chapter is occupied with a statement of th...
2 Chronicles 20:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Miraculous Overthrow of the Enemies
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 7:3 ; Exodus 4:31 ; Genesis 24:26 ; Job 1:20 ; Psalms 95:6
2 Chronicles 20:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

From Defeat to Victory 2 Chronicles 20:1-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Today we study chapter 20. However, by way of introduction we want to talk over with you several important features found in chap...

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 20:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 20:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary