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1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat.
1 PASADAS estas cosas, aconteció que los hijos de Moab y de Ammón, y con ellos [otros] de los Ammonitas, vinieron contra Josaphat á la guerra.
2 Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi).
2 Y acudieron, y dieron aviso á Josaphat, diciendo: Contra ti viene una grande multitud de la otra parte de la mar, y de la Siria; y he aquí ellos están en Hasasón-tamar, que es Engedi.
3 Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah.
3 Entonces él tuvo temor; y puso Josaphat su rostro para consultar á Jehová, é hizo pregonar ayuno á todo Judá.
4 So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.
4 Y juntáronse los de Judá para pedir [socorro] á Jehová: y también de todas las ciudades de Judá vinieron á pedir á Jehová.
5 Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard
5 Púsose entonces Josaphat en pie en la reunión de Judá y de Jerusalem, en la casa de Jehová, delante del atrio nuevo;
6 and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.
6 Y dijo: Jehová Dios de nuestros padres, ¿no eres tú Dios en los cielos, y te enseñoreas en todos los reinos de las Gentes? ¿no está en tu mano tal fuerza y potencia, que no hay quien te resista?
7 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?
7 Dios nuestro, ¿no echaste tú los moradores de aquesta tierra delante de tu pueblo Israel, y la diste á la simiente de Abraham tu amigo para siempre?
8 They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying,
8 Y ellos han habitado en ella, y te han edificado en ella santuario á tu nombre, diciendo:
9 ‘If disaster comes upon us—whether sword or judgment, plague or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your Name is in this temple. We will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear us and save us.’
9 Si mal viniere sobre nosotros, ó espada de castigo, ó pestilencia, ó hambre, presentarnos hemos delante de esta casa, y delante de ti, (porque tu nombre está en esta casa,) y de nuestras tribulaciones clamaremos á ti, y tú nos oirás y salvarás.
10 And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt. So Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them.
10 Ahora pues, he aquí los hijos de Ammón y de Moab, y [los del] monte de Seir, á [la tierra de] los cuales no quisiste que pasase Israel cuando venían de la tierra de Egipto, sino que se apartasen de ellos, y no los destruyesen;
11 See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance.
11 He aquí ellos nos dan el pago, viniendo á echarnos de tu heredad, que tú nos diste á poseer.
12 Our 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.”
12 ¡Oh Dios nuestro! ¿no los juzgarás tú? porque en nosotros no hay fuerza contra tan grande multitud que viene contra nosotros: no sabemos lo que hemos de hacer, mas á ti [volvemos] nuestros ojos.
13 Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD.
13 Y todo Judá estaba en pie delante de Jehová, con sus niños, y sus mujeres, y sus hijos.
14 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.
14 Y estaba allí Jahaziel hijo de Zachârías, hijo de Benaías, hijo de Jeiel, hijo de Mathanías, Levita de los hijos de Asaph, sobre el cual vino el espíritu de Jehová en medio de la reunión;
15 And 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.
15 Y dijo: Oid, Judá todo, y vosotros moradores de Jerusalem, y tú, rey Josaphat. Jehová os dice así: No temáis ni os amedrentéis delante de esta tan grande multitud; porque no es vuestra la guerra, sino de Dios.
16 Tomorrow 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.
16 Mañana descenderéis contra ellos: he aquí que ellos subirán por la cuesta de Sis, y los hallaréis junto al arroyo, antes del desierto de Jeruel.
17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”
17 No habrá para qué vosotros peleéis en este [caso]: paraos, estad quedos, y ved la salud de Jehová con vosotros. Oh Judá y Jerusalem, no temáis ni desmayéis; salid mañana contra ellos, que Jehová será con vosotros.
18 Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.
18 Entonces Josaphat se inclinó rostro por tierra, y asimismo todo Judá y los moradores de Jerusalem se postraron delante de Jehová, y adoraron á Jehová.
19 And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice.
19 Y levantáronse los Levitas de los hijos de Coath y de los hijos de Coré, para alabar á Jehová el Dios de Israel á grande y alta voz.
20 Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”
20 Y como se levantaron por la mañana, salieron por el desierto de Tecoa. Y mientras ellos salían, Josaphat estando en pie, dijo: Oidme, Judá y moradores de Jerusalem. Creed á Jehová vuestro Dios, y seréis seguros; creed á sus profetas, y seréis prosperados.
21 Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
21 Y habido consejo con el pueblo, puso á algunos que cantasen á Jehová, y alabasen en la hermosura de la santidad, mientras que salía la gente armada, y dijesen: Glorificad á Jehová, porque su misericordia es para siempre.
22 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.
22 Y como comenzaron con clamor y con alabanza, puso Jehová contra los hijos de Ammón, de Moab, y del monte de Seir, las emboscadas [de ellos mismos] que venían contra Judá, y matáronse los unos á los otros:
23 The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.
23 Pues los hijos de Ammón y Moab se levantaron contra los del monte de Seir, para matarlos y destruirlos; y como hubieron acabado á los del monte de Seir, cada cual ayudó á la destrucción de su compañero.
24 When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped.
24 Y luego que vino Judá á la atalaya del desierto, miraron hacia la multitud; mas he aquí yacían ellos en tierra muertos, que ninguno había escapado.
25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.
25 Viniendo entonces Josaphat y su pueblo á despojarlos, hallaron en ellos muchas riquezas entre los cadáveres, así vestidos como preciosos enseres, los cuales tomaron para sí, tantos, que no los podían llevar: tres días duró el despojo, porque era mucho.
26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.
26 Y al cuarto día se juntaron en el valle de Beracah; porque allí bendijeron á Jehová, y por esto llamaron el nombre de aquel paraje el valle de Beracah, hasta hoy.
27 Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.
27 Y todo Judá y los de Jerusalem, y Josaphat á la cabeza de ellos, volvieron para tornarse á Jerusalem con gozo, porque Jehová les había dado gozo de sus enemigos.
28 So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.
28 Y vinieron á Jerusalem con salterios, arpas, y bocinas, á la casa de Jehová.
29 And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.
29 Y fué el pavor de Dios sobre todos los reinos de aquella tierra, cuando oyeron que Jehová había peleado contra los enemigos de Israel.
30 Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
30 Y el reino de Josaphat tuvo reposo; porque su Dios le dió reposo de todas partes.
31 So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.
31 Así reinó Josaphat sobre Judá: de treinta y cinco años era cuando comenzó á reinar, y reinó veinte y cinco años en Jerusalem. El nombre de su madre fué Azuba, hija de Silhi.
32 And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.
32 Y anduvo en el camino de Asa su padre, sin apartarse de él, haciendo lo recto en los ojos de Jehová.
33 The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers.
33 Con todo eso los altos no eran quitados; que el pueblo aun no había enderezado su corazón al Dios de sus padres.
34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.
34 Lo demás de los hechos de Josaphat, primeros y postreros, he aquí están escritos en las palabras de Jehú hijo de Hanani, del cual es hecha mención en el libro de los reyes de Israel.
35 Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.
35 Pasadas estas cosas, Josaphat rey de Judá trabó amistad con Ochôzías rey de Israel, el cual fué dado á la impiedad:
36 They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber.
36 E hizo con él compañía para aparejar navíos que fuesen á Tharsis; y construyeron los navíos en Esion-geber.
37 Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.
37 Entonces Eliezer hijo de Dodava de Mareosah, profetizó contra Josaphat, diciendo: Por cuanto has hecho compañía con Ochôzías, Jehová destruirá tus obras. Y los navíos se rompieron, y no pudieron ir á Tharsis.

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  • Azubah

    Mother of Jehoshaphat

    Daughter of Shilhi and mother of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.

    Cited in the guide: 1 Kings 22:42; 2 Chronicles 20:31

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  • Benaiah

    Ancestor of Jahaziel

    Named in Jahaziel's ancestry as the son of Jeiel and father of Zechariah.

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:14

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  • Dodavahu

    Father of the prophet Eliezer

    Named as the father of Eliezer of Mareshah.

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:37

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  • Eliezer

    Prophet against Jehoshaphat's ships

    Son of Dodavahu of Mareshah who prophesied that the LORD had destroyed Jehoshaphat's works because of his alliance with Ahaziah; the ships were wrecked.

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:37

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  • Jahaziel

    Levite prophet who promised victory

    Levite from Asaph's descendants on whom the Spirit of the LORD came; he told Jehoshaphat and Judah that the battle belonged to God.

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:14

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  • Jehoshaphat

    King of Judah

    A godly king who sent teachers of the Law throughout Judah.

    Cited in the guide: 1 Kings 22; 2 Chron. 17-20; Matt. 1:8

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  • Jeiel

    Ancestor of Jahaziel

    Named in Jahaziel's ancestry as the son of Mattaniah and father of Benaiah.

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:14

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  • Mattaniah

    Ancestor of Jahaziel

    Named at the head of Jahaziel's ancestry, a Levite from Asaph's descendants.

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:14

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  • Shilhi

    Father of Azubah

    Named as the father of Azubah, the mother of King Jehoshaphat.

    Cited in the guide: 1 Kings 22:42; 2 Chronicles 20:31

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  • Zechariah

    Ancestor of Jahaziel

    Named as the father of Jahaziel in the chain Zechariah, Benaiah, Jeiel, Mattaniah (the text may mean descendants).

    Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 20:14

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Cross references (36)

Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.

  1. 1 Isaiah 8:9–10; Revelation 3:19; 2 Chronicles 32:1; 2 Chronicles 19:11; Psalm 83:5–8
  2. 2 Genesis 14:7; 1 Samuel 23:29; Joshua 15:62; Genesis 14:3; Joshua 3:16
  3. 3 Daniel 9:3; Jeremiah 36:9; 1 Samuel 7:6; Esther 4:16; Joel 1:14
  4. 4 Psalm 50:15; Psalm 60:10–12; Psalm 69:35; Psalm 34:5–6; 2 Chronicles 19:5
  5. 5 2 Chronicles 6:12–13; 2 Kings 19:15–19; 2 Chronicles 34:31
  6. 6 1 Chronicles 29:11–12; Deuteronomy 4:39; Daniel 4:17; Psalm 47:8; Joshua 2:11
  7. 7 James 2:23; Isaiah 41:8; Psalm 44:2; Genesis 12:7; Genesis 13:15
  8. 8 2 Chronicles 6:10; 2 Chronicles 2:4
  9. 9 2 Chronicles 6:28–30; 1 Kings 8:33; 2 Chronicles 6:20; Exodus 20:24; Matthew 18:20
  10. 10 Deuteronomy 2:4–5; Deuteronomy 2:19; Deuteronomy 2:9; Numbers 20:17–21; 2 Chronicles 20:1
  11. 11 Psalm 83:3–12; Proverbs 17:13; Jeremiah 18:20; Genesis 44:4; Psalm 35:12
  12. 12 Psalm 121:1–2; Psalm 25:15; Psalm 141:8; Psalm 123:1–2; Deuteronomy 32:36
  13. 13 Ezra 10:1; Jonah 3:5; Acts 21:5; Deuteronomy 29:10
  14. 14 2 Chronicles 15:1; 2 Chronicles 24:20; Acts 10:4; Numbers 11:25–26; Daniel 9:20–21
  15. 15 2 Chronicles 32:7–8; Deuteronomy 31:6; Exodus 14:13–14; 1 Samuel 17:47; Deuteronomy 31:8
  16. 17 Exodus 14:13–14; 2 Chronicles 15:2; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 46:10–11; Matthew 28:20
  17. 18 Exodus 4:31; 2 Chronicles 7:3; Job 1:20; Genesis 24:26; Psalm 95:6
  18. 19 1 Chronicles 16:5; 1 Chronicles 16:42; 1 Chronicles 23:5; 1 Chronicles 15:16–22; 2 Chronicles 5:13
  19. 20 Romans 8:31; John 11:40; John 14:1; Luke 16:31; Hebrews 11:6
  20. 21 Psalm 107:1; Psalm 106:1; 2 Chronicles 5:13; 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Chronicles 16:29
  21. 22 1 Samuel 14:20; Ezekiel 38:21; Judges 7:22; Isaiah 19:2; 2 Kings 6:17
  22. 23 Judges 7:22; 1 Samuel 14:20; Genesis 36:8–9; Ezekiel 35:2–3; Joshua 24:4
  23. 24 Isaiah 37:36; Jeremiah 33:5; Ezra 9:14; 1 Chronicles 5:22; Exodus 14:30
  24. 25 1 Samuel 30:19–20; 2 Kings 7:9–16; Numbers 31:15; Proverbs 3:15; Psalm 68:12
  25. 26 Exodus 17:15; Psalm 107:21–22; 2 Chronicles 5:9; Genesis 32:20; Isaiah 62:4
  26. 27 Nehemiah 12:43; Isaiah 51:11; Isaiah 35:10; Micah 2:13; Psalm 20:5
  27. 28 Revelation 14:2–3; 1 Chronicles 13:8; 2 Samuel 6:5; 1 Chronicles 23:5; Psalm 149:3
  28. 29 2 Chronicles 17:10; Exodus 23:27; 2 Kings 7:6; 2 Chronicles 14:14; Genesis 35:5
  29. 30 2 Chronicles 15:15; 2 Chronicles 14:6–7; Joshua 23:1; John 14:27; 2 Samuel 7:1
  30. 31 1 Kings 22:41–44
  31. 32 1 Kings 15:11; Psalm 18:21; 2 Chronicles 16:7–12; 2 Chronicles 14:11–13; 2 Chronicles 17:3–6
  32. 33 2 Chronicles 17:6; 2 Chronicles 19:3; 2 Chronicles 12:14; 1 Samuel 7:3; 2 Chronicles 30:19
  33. 34 1 Kings 16:1; 2 Chronicles 19:2; 1 Kings 16:7; 2 Chronicles 13:22; 2 Chronicles 12:15
  34. 35 1 Kings 22:48–49; 2 Kings 1:2–16
  35. 36 2 Chronicles 9:21; 1 Kings 10:22; 1 Kings 9:26
  36. 37 Proverbs 13:20; 2 Chronicles 9:21; Joshua 7:11–12; 2 Chronicles 19:2; Hebrews 12:6

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