KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.
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And Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and everyone living in Jerusalem fell down before the LORD, worshiping the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how King Jehoshaphat and all his people responded to God's promise of victory by humbly bowing down and worshiping Him together.
📚 Historical Context
This moment comes after God promised through a prophet that Judah wouldn't need to fight in an upcoming battle against a massive enemy coalition. King Jehoshaphat had just heard God's assurance that He would fight for them. This public worship scene took place in the temple courtyard before the entire nation went out to face their enemies.
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