KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to earnestly seek the LORD's help, and he announced a time of fasting for everyone in Judah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When King Jehoshaphat faced a frightening situation, he turned to God for help and called his entire nation to fast and seek the LORD together.
📚 Historical Context
King Jehoshaphat of Judah had just received news that a vast coalition of enemy armies was marching against his kingdom (around 870 BC). Facing overwhelming military odds, the king chose to respond with spiritual rather than military preparation first. Fasting was a common practice in ancient Israel during times of crisis, demonstrating humility and dependence on God.
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