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Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Yahweh: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.

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A Unified Appeal to God

Commentators emphasize that in response to a national crisis, the people of Judah gathered as one. Representatives came from "all the cities of Judah" to the temple in Jerusalem, showing a powerful display of corporate unity and a collective turning to God for help.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 20:4

19th Century

Bishop

To ask. —Literally, to seek (baqqesh, a synonym of dârash. 2 Chronicles 20:2) from Jeho…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Chronicles 20:4

19th Century

Preacher

The host of enemies was so enormous that they threatened to eat up all the land. The men of Judah could not keep them out. They would soak and stor…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 20:4

17th Century

Pastor

And Judah gathered themselves together to ask help of the Lord ,
&c.] To implore his assistance against their enemie…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 20:1–13

17th Century

Minister

In all dangers, public or personal, our first task should be to seek help from God. This is why days for national fasting and prayer are advantageo…