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Worship as a Weapon
Commentators emphasize the radical nature of Jehoshaphat's strategy. He placed a choir at the front of his army, essentially making worship their primary weapon. This act demonstrated profound faith, praising God for a victory they had not yet seen, as if it were already accomplished.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 20:21
18th Century
Theologian
Praise the beauty of holiness—Some translate this as in the beauty of holiness; that is, in rich attire and ornaments suitable for …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 20:21
19th Century
Bishop
And when he had consulted with. —Or, advised, given counsel to, warned. (Compare 2 Kings 6:8.) Vulgate, “dedi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 20:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
So you can see them marching out of the city gate with the king at their head, and, as they go out, the army is marching with banners and with song…
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 20:21
17th Century
Pastor
And when he had consulted with the people; His principal officers, in what order they should march, and in what manner th…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 20:20–30
17th Century
Minister
Jehoshaphat exhorted his troops to firm faith in God. Faith inspires a man with true courage; nor will anything help more to establish the heart in…