2 Chronicles 20:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

O our God, won't you judge them? We have no strength against this huge army coming against us, and we don't know what to do. But we're looking to you for help.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Jehoshaphat is honestly telling God that his people are powerless against their enemies and completely dependent on God's help.

📚 Historical Context

King Jehoshaphat of Judah was facing a massive coalition army from Moab, Ammon, and Mount Seir around 853 BC. Overwhelmed and outnumbered, he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah and gathered the people to seek God's help at the temple in Jerusalem.

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