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.
After this happened, the people of Moab and Ammon, along with other allies besides the Ammonites, came to fight against King Jehoshaphat.
This verse describes how multiple enemy nations joined together to attack King Jehoshaphat and his kingdom of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, King Jehoshaphat ruled Judah during a period of spiritual reforms and alliances with neighboring kingdoms, following the division of Israel into two nations. This verse introduces an invasion by the Moabites and Ammonites, ancient enemies from east of the Dead Sea, along with other allies, likely driven by territorial disputes and longstanding rivalries. The phrase "after this" refers to prior events in Jehoshaphat's reign, such as his military campaigns and efforts to strengthen Judah.
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