And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
And he said, 'Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat: This is what the LORD says to you: Don't be afraid or discouraged because of this huge army coming against you. This battle doesn't belong to you—it belongs to God.'
God is telling His people not to fear their enemies because He will fight their battles for them.
📚 Historical Context
This message came through the prophet Jahaziel when three enemy nations (Moabites, Ammonites, and others) formed a massive alliance to attack King Jehoshaphat and Judah. The people had gathered at the temple to pray and seek God's help, and God responded through this prophetic word of encouragement and promise of victory.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.