2 Chronicles 20:14

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2 Chronicles 20:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then 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.

King James Version KJV

¶ Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

American Standard Version ASV

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of Jehovah in the midst of the assembly;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then, before all the meeting, the spirit of the Lord came on Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite and one of the family of Asaph;

Free Bible Version FBV

Then the Spirit of the Lord came over Jahaziel while he was standing there in the assembly. He was the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the descendants of Asaph.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Iahaziel the sonne of Zechariah the sonne of Benaiah, the sonne of Ieiel, the sonne of Mattaniah, a Leuite of the sonnes of Asaph was there, vpon whome came the Spirite of ye Lord, in the middes of the Congregation.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And upon Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, hath the Spirit of Jehovah been, in the midst of the assembly,

World English Bible WEB

Then the LORD’s Spirit came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, in the middle of the assembly;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then upon Jehaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Jahaziel the son of Zacharias, the son of Banaias, the son of Jehiel, the son of Mathanias, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, was there, upon whom the spirit of the Lord came in the midst of the multitude,

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the Spirit of Yahweh came upon Jahaziel, who was the son of Zechariah, who was the son of Benaiah, who was the son of Jeiel, who was the son of Mattaniah. He was a descendant of Levi and a descendant of Asaph. He stood up in front of the whole group that was gathered there,

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2 Chronicles 20:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/יַחֲזִיאֵ֡ל בֶּן זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ בֶּן בְּ֠נָיָה בֶּן יְעִיאֵ֧ל בֶּן מַתַּנְיָ֛ה הַ/לֵּוִ֖י מִן בְּנֵ֣י אָסָ֑ף הָיְתָ֤ה עָלָי/ו֙ ר֣וּחַ יְהוָ֔ה בְּ/ת֖וֹךְ הַ/קָּהָֽל

וְ/יַחֲזִיאֵ֡ל Yachăzîyʼêl H3166 Jahaziel Conj | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ Zᵉkaryâh H2148 Zechariah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

בְּ֠נָיָה Bᵉnâyâh H1141 Benaiah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יְעִיאֵ֧ל Yᵉʻîyʼêl H3273 Jeiel N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מַתַּנְיָ֛ה Mattanyâh H4983 Mattaniah N-proper

הַ/לֵּוִ֖י Lêvîyîy H3881 Levi Art | Ngmsa

מִן min H4480 from Prep

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp

אָסָ֑ף ʼÂçâph H623 Asaph N-proper

הָיְתָ֤ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Perf-3fs

עָלָי/ו֙ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

ר֣וּחַ rûwach H7307 spirit N-cs

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

בְּ/ת֖וֹךְ tâvek H8432 midst Prep | N-ms

הַ/קָּהָֽל qâhâl H6951 assembly Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 20:14

וְ/יַחֲזִיאֵ֡ל Yachăzîyʼêl H3166 "Jahaziel" Conj | N-proper

Jahaziel means beheld of God, the name of five Israelites, including a Benjamite warrior and a priest in the reign of David. He is mentioned in Ezra 8:5 and 2 Chronicles 20:14.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.5 § Jahaziel = "beheld of God" 1) a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag 2) a priest in the reign of David who helped move the ark 3) a Kohathite Levite, 3rd son of Hebron 4) a Levite, son of Zechariah, of the sons of Asaph, in the reign of Jehoshaphat 5) an ancestor of one of the families who returned from exile with Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jahaziel, Jahziel. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:5; 1 Chronicles 24:23; Ezra 8:5.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

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.

זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ Zᵉkaryâh H2148 "Zechariah" N-proper

Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

בְּ֠נָיָה Bᵉnâyâh H1141 "Benaiah" N-proper

Benaiah was a strong warrior and leader in the Bible, serving under King David and Solomon. His name means Jehovah has built, indicating God's strength.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Pelatiah (H6410J) § Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up" 1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army 2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course 3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon 4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth 5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark 6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph 7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah 8) Four Israelites in the time of Ezra who had taken strange wives 9) the father of Pelatiah

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Benaiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:22; Ezekiel 11:13.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

יְעִיאֵ֧ל Yᵉʻîyʼêl H3273 "Jeiel" N-proper

Jeiel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1, who had several sons including Kish and Ner. He lived during the United Monarchy period. Jeiel is also known as Jehiel in some Bible translations.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1; son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N); father of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732); also called Jeiel (Ketiv: Jeuel; KJV: Jehiel) at 1Ch.9.35; Ner at 1Ch.8.33; 9.39; Another name of a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" H0022G) § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away" 1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra 2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel 3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark 4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah 5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul 7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors 8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors 9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan 10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare H3262 (יְעוּאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 5:7; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 10:43.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מַתַּנְיָ֛ה Mattanyâh H4983 "Mattaniah" N-proper

Mattaniah was the original name of King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, and means gift of Jehovah. He was the son of King Josiah and is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:17. Mattaniah was also the name of several other Israelites.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.17; son of: Josiah (H2977) and Hamutal (H2537); brother of: Jehoahaz (H3059H); half-brother of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Shallum (H7967J); also called Mattaniah at 2Ki.24.17; Another name of tsid.qiy.yah (צִדְקִיָּ֫הוּ "Zedekiah" H6667H) § Mattaniah = "gift of Jehovah" 1) the original name of the last king of Judah before the captivity; also known as 'Zedekiah' 2) a Levite, son of Heman, whose office was to blow the horns in the temple service as appointed by David 3) a Levite of the family of Asaph 4) a Levite of the family of Asaph who assisted in the purification of the temple in the reign of Hezekiah 5) a Levite of the family of Asaph who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem; leader of the temple choir 6) a Levite, descendant of Asaph and ancestor of Jahaziel in the time of Jehoshaphat 7) another Levite in the time of Nehemiah 8) a Levite, father of Zaccur and ancestor of Hanan the under-treasurer who had charge of the offerings in the time of Nehemiah 9) a man of the sons of Elam who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 10) a man of the sons of Zattu who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 11) a man descended from Pahath-moab who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 12) a man of the sons of Bani who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Mattaniah. See also: 2 Kings 24:17; Ezra 10:30; Nehemiah 13:13.

הַ/לֵּוִ֖י Lêvîyîy H3881 "Levi" Art | Ngmsa

A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.

Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service

Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.

מִן min H4480 "from" Prep

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)

Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

אָסָ֑ף ʼÂçâph H623 "Asaph" N-proper

Asaph means gatherer, the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and the father of Hezekiah's secretary. He is mentioned in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 26:1. Asaph was a common name in biblical times.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24; son of: Korah (H7141I); brother of: Assir (H0617) and Elkanah (H0511); father of: Assir (H0617H) and Kore (H6981); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24; Asaph at 1Ch.26.1; Another name of ev.ya.saph (אֶבְיָסָף, אֲבִיאָסָף "Ebiasaph" H0043) § Asaph = "gatherer" 1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary 2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David 3) a Persian officer over the royal forest

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asaph. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; Ezra 3:10; Psalms 50:1.

הָיְתָ֤ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Perf-3fs

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

עָלָי/ו֙ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

ר֣וּחַ rûwach H7307 "spirit" N-cs

In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.

Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force

Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.

יְהוָ֔ה 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.

בְּ/ת֖וֹךְ tâvek H8432 "midst" Prep | N-ms

This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.

Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.

הַ/קָּהָֽל qâhâl H6951 "assembly" Art | N-ms

A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body

Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.

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Context — The Prophecy of Jahaziel

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. 16Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Chronicles 15:1	Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.
2	2 Chronicles 24:20	Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’”
3	Acts 10:31	and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.
4	Isaiah 58:9	Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
5	Numbers 24:2	When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,
6	Isaiah 65:24	Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
7	Acts 10:4	Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
8	Numbers 11:25–26	Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp.
9	Daniel 9:20–21	While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and that of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning His holy mountain— while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.

2 Chronicles 20:14 Summary

This verse tells us that the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel, a Levite, and enabled him to speak God's message to the people of Judah. This is an important reminder that God is always with us, even in times of uncertainty or fear, and that He can use anyone to speak His message, as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:27. Just like Jahaziel, we can trust that God will give us the words to say and the courage to say them, even when we feel powerless or unsure, as promised in Matthew 10:19-20. By looking to God and trusting in His power, we can face any challenge that comes our way, just like the people of Judah did in 2 Chronicles 20:15-16.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Jahaziel and why is he significant in this passage?

Jahaziel was a Levite from Asaph's descendants, and he was significant because the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, enabling him to speak God's message to the people, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:14, similar to how the Spirit of the LORD came upon other prophets in the Bible, such as Ezekiel in Ezekiel 2:2.

What does it mean for the Spirit of the LORD to come upon someone?

When the Spirit of the LORD comes upon someone, it means that God is empowering and guiding them to fulfill a specific task or to speak His message, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:14 and also in Numbers 11:25-26 where the Spirit of the LORD came upon the seventy elders.

Why did the Spirit of the LORD come upon Jahaziel at this particular moment?

The Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel at this moment because the people of Judah were in a state of distress and uncertainty, and God wanted to reassure them of His presence and power, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:12-13, similar to how God comforted His people in Isaiah 41:10.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of 2 Chronicles 20?

This verse is a turning point in the chapter, as it marks the moment when God begins to speak to His people through Jahaziel, providing them with guidance and reassurance in the face of the approaching army, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:15-16, and is reminiscent of other times in the Bible when God spoke to His people through prophets, such as in 1 Samuel 23:2.

Reflection Questions

What are some times in my life when I have felt powerless or uncertain, and how can I apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 20:14 to those situations?
How can I cultivate a greater awareness of the Spirit of the LORD working in my life, and what are some ways that I can be more receptive to His guidance?
What are some ways that I can be like Jahaziel, standing in the midst of the assembly and speaking God's message to those around me?
How can I balance my own limitations and weaknesses with the power and presence of God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:12-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Then upon Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jehiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite, of the sons of Asaph,.... Being a man of some note, though a Levite, his genealogy is

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; Then

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:14

He was suddenly inspired by God with the following message.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:14

2 Chronicles 20:14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;Ver. 14. Came the Spirit of the Lord.] He was suddenly overcome by a prophetic inspiration, and moved by the Holy Ghost to utter it.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:14

(14) Then upon.—Literally, and Jahaziel . . . there fell upon him the spirit, &c, as in 2 Chronicles 15:1, “The spirit of courage from the Lord.” This Levitical musician is not mentioned elsewhere. His pedigree is traced back for five generations to Mattaniah, which should probably be Nethaniah, a “son of Asaph,” who was contemporary with David (1 Chronicles 25:2; 1 Chronicles 25:12).

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 20:14

14–19 (no parallel in Kings). The Prophecy of Jahaziel 14. Jahaziel] Nothing is known of him beyond that which is recorded of him in this chapter. His name is significant (“God giveth visions”).

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 20:14

“Mattaniah” is thought to be a corrupt reading for “Nethaniah,” who is mentioned among the sons of Asaph in 1 Chronicles 25:2, 1 Chronicles 25:12.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:14

14. Jahaziel… of Mattaniah — This Mattaniah is generally supposed to be the same as Nethaniah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:2; 1 Chronicles 25:12.

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