In the Face of Crisis (2 Chronicles 20:1-30) KINGS of • (v. 2) A GREAT MULTITUDE comes against Judah. • (v. 3) Actions taken by a king in fear: ISRAEL â Seek the LORD. ISRAEL JUDAH ã Proclaim a national fast. • (v. 4) Because the KING set the example, the people came out to seek the King Jehoshaphat Lord. King of Compromise • (vv. 6-12) King Jehoshaphat’s prayer: u (v. 6) He acknowledges that God rules over all nations and that all power 2 Chronicles 17:1— 20:37 belongs to Him. u (v. 7) He acknowledges that Israel was given by God. u King Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 17) (vv. 8-9) He prays according to the will of God. King Jehoshaphat is • Son of Asa doing what God has commanded them to do in case of war. (See King • (v. 4) He sought the Lord and walked in His commandments. Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 6:20-40). u • (v. 5) THEREFORE the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. (vv. 10-11) He puts their enemies before God. u • (v. 6) He DELIGHTED in the ways of the LORD. (Psalm 1:2; 37:4) (vv. 12-13) The GREAT King Jehoshaphat acknowledges his weakness • (vv. 7-9) He sent his leaders throughout the kingdom to teach from the Book of and ignorance in what to do, BUT he and his nation’s eyes are on the Law. the LORD. u NOTE: • (v. 10) The fear of the LORD fell on the nations around Judah and no one King Jehoshaphat does not tell the LORD what to do. made war with King Jehoshaphat. God’s Answer (2 Chronicles 20:14-21) Political Compromise (2 Chronicles 18:1) • (v. 14) God speaks through Jahaziel. • (v. 1) King Jehoshaphat gives his son to Ahab’s daughter in a political • (v. 15) God says, “The battle is Mine!” – BUT He gives specific instructions: â arrangement. (v. 16) Judah is to go down to battle. God tells them exactly where the enemy will be tomorrow!! ã (v. 17) They are to position themselves and stand still. Battle Compromise (2 Chronicles 18:2-19:4) • (v. 18-21) The KING tells the people to put their faith in YAHWEH and puts the • King Jehoshaphat allies himself with King Ahab against the wisdom of Yahweh’s choir out front. prophet Micaiah. • (v. 31) The LORD helps Jehoshaphat. • (19:1-4) The seer, Jehu, rebukes King Jehoshaphat for aiding one of God’s The LORD Fights Judah’s Battle (2 Chronicles 20:22-30) enemies. • (v. 22) The LORD sets ambushes against Judah’s enemies. • (v. 23) God set the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir against each other!!! Appointment of Judges (2 Chronicles 19:5-11) • (v. 24) When Judah arrives the battle is over!! • Guidelines for ALL judges: • (vv. 25-30) Judah praises God for His victory. â (v. 6) Your first duty is to the LORD. ã (vv. 7, 9) Act in the ear the LORD. ä (v. 9) Judges are to be faithful and loyal. The Economic Compromise (2 Chronicles 20:35-37) å (10) Judges understand that a transgression against the Law is • Jehoshaphat enters into an economic enterprise with the King of Israel. transgression against the LORD. • God destroys the enterprise.