Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies.
Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with King Jehoshaphat leading them, returned to Jerusalem with great joy, because the LORD had given them victory and made them celebrate over their enemies.
The writer is describing how God's people returned home with joyful celebration after the LORD gave them victory over their enemies without them having to fight.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Jehoshaphat, the kingdom of Judah faced a massive invasion from allied enemy nations, prompting the king to call for national prayer and fasting. God responded by sending a prophet to assure victory, and miraculously, the enemy armies turned on each other, resulting in Judah's deliverance without a fight. As described in this verse, the people then returned to Jerusalem in triumph, led by Jehoshaphat, overflowing with joy for God's intervention.
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