2 Chronicles 20:13
2 Chronicles 20:13 in Multiple Translations
Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD.
And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
And all Judah stood before Jehovah, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
And all Judah were waiting before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
All the men of Judah stood before the Lord, together with their wives and children and babies.
And all Iudah stoode before the Lord with their yong ones, their wiues, and their children.
And all Judah are standing before Jehovah, also their infants, their wives, and their sons.
All Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
And all Juda stood before the Lord with their little ones, and their wives, and their children.
All the men of Judah and their wives and children and babies were standing there in the presence of Yahweh while Jehoshaphat prayed.
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2 Chronicles 20:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָ֨ל
יְהוּדָ֔ה
עֹמְדִ֖ים
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
גַּם
טַפָּ֖/ם
נְשֵׁי/הֶ֥ם
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶֽם
וְ/כָ֨ל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
עֹמְדִ֖ים
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
טַפָּ֖/ם
ṭaph
H2945
child
N-ms | Suff
נְשֵׁי/הֶ֥ם
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp | Suff
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶֽם
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 20:13
וְ/כָ֨ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
עֹמְדִ֖ים
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
טַפָּ֖/ם
ṭaph
H2945
"child"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a child or a group of children, often used to describe little ones or families. It appears in passages like Matthew 18:10 and Mark 10:13-16, where Jesus teaches about children. Jesus loves them.
Definition: children, little children, little ones
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (little) children (ones), families. See also: Genesis 34:29; Deuteronomy 1:39; Jeremiah 40:7.
נְשֵׁי/הֶ֥ם
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶֽם
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 20:13
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- 2 Chronicles 20:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 20:13
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 20:13
Context — Jehoshaphat’s Prayer
11See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance.
12Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
13Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD.
14Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. 15And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 10:1 | While Ezra prayed and made this confession, weeping and falling facedown before the house of God, a very large assembly of Israelites—men, women, and children—gathered around him, and the people wept bitterly as well. |
| 2 | Acts 21:5 | But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 29:10 | All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, |
| 4 | Jonah 3:5 | And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. |
2 Chronicles 20:13 Summary
[This verse shows us that when we're faced with problems that seem too big to handle, we can bring them to God and trust Him to take care of them, just like the people of Judah did. As it says in Psalm 55:22, we can cast our cares on Him because He cares for us. By standing before the Lord, the people of Judah demonstrated their trust in His power and goodness, and we can do the same. As we read in Proverbs 3:5-6, we can trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, and He will make our paths straight.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the entire nation of Judah gathering before the Lord in 2 Chronicles 20:13?
This gathering signifies the nation's recognition of their powerlessness against the vast army and their dependence on God for deliverance, as expressed in 2 Chronicles 20:12, and is reminiscent of other times in Scripture when God's people gathered to seek His presence, such as in Exodus 19:17 and Deuteronomy 31:12.
How does this verse relate to the concept of family in the Bible?
The inclusion of wives, children, and little ones in the gathering before the Lord highlights the importance of family in the biblical worldview, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5 and Ephesians 6:1-4, where children are considered a blessing from God and are to be taught to follow Him.
What can we learn from the posture of the people of Judah in this verse?
The people's posture, standing before the Lord, demonstrates their humility, reverence, and readiness to listen to and obey God's word, as encouraged in James 4:10 and Psalm 46:10.
How does this verse set the stage for the events that follow in 2 Chronicles 20?
The gathering of the people before the Lord creates an atmosphere of expectation and prepares the way for the prophetic word that follows in 2 Chronicles 20:14-15, where the Spirit of the Lord speaks through Jahaziel to bring encouragement and direction to the people.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I feel powerless, and how can I, like the people of Judah, bring them before the Lord?
- In what ways can I, as a member of my family or community, help create an atmosphere of reverence and expectation, where others can come to stand before the Lord?
- How can I cultivate a sense of dependence on God, recognizing that the battles I face are not mine to fight, but His?
- What are some ways I can practically apply the principle of seeking God's presence, as seen in this verse, in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:13
And all Judah stood before the Lord,.... Looking towards the most holy place, where the ark of his presence was, in an humble and submissive posture; waiting what would be the issue of things, what
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:13
And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:13
Whom they used to present before the Lord in times of great distress, partly to stir up themselves to more fervent and faithful prayers, that their eye, being upon their harmless and tender children, might affect their heart with a greater sense of their misery; and partly to move God to compassion, not as if he were capable of passions or changes upon such a sight, but because God hath declared himself that he will be prevailed with by such methods as these.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:13
2 Chronicles 20:13 And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.Ver. 13. And all Judah stood before the Lord.] Ex singulis familiis omnes All from each family. With their little ones, their wives, and their children.] To move pity, to excite devotion, and to offer a holy violence to the Almighty. Haec enim vis grata est Deo, saith Tertullian. Such a violence is well pleasing to God.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:13
(13) Stood.—Were standing.Before the Lord—i.e., praying with their king. (Comp. the apparent reference to this assembly in Psalms 48:9. “We thought upon Thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of Thy Temple.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 20:13
13. their little ones … and their children] Cp. 2 Chronicles 31:18, “their little ones … and their sons and their daughters.” “Little ones” (Heb. ṭ ?aph) seems always to mean quite small children.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 20:13
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Revival Conference Victoria 2010 by Edgar Reich | This sermon emphasizes the importance of personal revival as a precursor to seeking revival for others. Drawing from the example of Ezra in the Bible, it highlights the need for co |
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The Person God Esteems by Richard Ganz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the poor widow who gave everything she had as an offering to God. He emphasizes the contrast between her sacrificial giving and |
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(Through the Bible) 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | The sermon covers the journey of the children of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, focusing on the building of the temple and the challenges faced. |
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Churches Strong in Prayer by Mack Tomlinson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to pray simply and sincerely, without feeling the need to |
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Sign of the Prophet Jonah by Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah from the Bible. Jonah was a Hebrew who feared the Lord and was called by God to go to the city of Nineveh and preach agai |
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The Exodus - From Egypt to Canaan - Sermon 4 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the Israelites sending spies into the land that God had promised them. The majority of the spies saw themselves as grasshoppers c |
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Fasting by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the need for extraordinary fasting and prayer in times of emergency, drawing parallels from the story of Jonah and the repentance of Nineveh. It highlights t |