And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
And when they began to sing and praise God, the LORD set up ambushes against the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come to attack Judah; and they were defeated.
God fought for His people by causing their enemies to defeat themselves the moment they began worshiping Him with songs of praise.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat of Judah was facing a large coalition of enemy armies from Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had gathered to attack his kingdom. Jehoshaphat responded by seeking God's guidance through prayer and then leading his people in worship and praise as they marched out to meet the threat. As they began to sing, God miraculously intervened by causing the enemy forces to turn on each other, resulting in their defeat.
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