2 Chronicles 20:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they came to Jerusalem with stringed instruments, harps, and trumpets, going to the house of the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The people returned to Jerusalem with musical instruments to worship and celebrate at God's temple.

📚 Historical Context

In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah faced a massive invasion from allied enemy nations, so they sought God's help through prayer and fasting. God miraculously intervened by causing the enemy armies to destroy each other, resulting in a decisive victory for Judah without any battle on their part. As a joyful response, the people returned to Jerusalem with musical instruments to worship God in the temple, celebrating His deliverance.

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