2 Chronicles 18:21   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 18)

" 'I will go and be a deceiving spirit in the mouths of all his prophets,' he said. " 'You will succeed in enticing him,' said the Lord. 'Go and do it.'

2 Chronicles 18:22   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 18)

"So now the Lord has put a deceiving spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours. The Lord has decreed disaster for you."

2 Chronicles 18:23   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 18)

Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. "Which way did the spirit from the Lord go when he went from me to speak to you?" he asked.

2 Chronicles 18:24   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 18)

Micaiah replied, "You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room."

2 Chronicles 18:27   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 18)

Micaiah declared, "If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me." Then he added, "Mark my words, all you people!"

2 Chronicles 18:29   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 18)

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I will enter the battle in disguise, but you wear your royal robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.

2 Chronicles 19:2   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

Jehu the seer, the son of Hanani, went out to meet him and said to the king, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, the wrath of the Lord is on you.

2 Chronicles 19:3   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

There is, however, some good in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles and have set your heart on seeking God."

2 Chronicles 19:6   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

He told them, "Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.

2 Chronicles 19:7   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."

2 Chronicles 19:9   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

He gave them these orders: "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 19:10   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

In every case that comes before you from your people who live in the cities-whether bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or regulations-you are to warn them not to sin against the Lord; otherwise his wrath will come on you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin.

2 Chronicles 19:11   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 19)

"Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the Lord, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be over you in any matter concerning the king, and the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act with courage, and may the Lord be with those who do well."

2 Chronicles 20:2   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).

2 Chronicles 20:6   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

and said: "Lord, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.

2 Chronicles 20:7   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

Our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?

2 Chronicles 20:8   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying,

2 Chronicles 20:9   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

'If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.'

2 Chronicles 20:10   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

"But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them.

2 Chronicles 20:11   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance.

2 Chronicles 20:12   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you."

2 Chronicles 20:15   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.

2 Chronicles 20:16   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel.

2 Chronicles 20:17   (Read all of 2 Chronicles 20)

You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.' "