2 Chronicles 20:20–21
¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went foorth into the wildernesse of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Iehoshaphat stood and said, Heare me, O Iudah, and yee inhabitants of Ierusalem; *Beleeue in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; beleeue his Prophets, so shall yee prosper.
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- *Cross-referenceIsai. 7.9.
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed Singers vnto the LORD, and †that should praise the beautie of holinesse, as they went out before the armie; and to say, Praise the LORD, for his mercy endureth for euer.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. praisers.
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From verse 20
- Romans 8:31Rank 1 from verse 20
- John 11:40Rank 2 from verse 20
- Hebrews 11:6Rank 4 from verse 20
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for hee that commeth to God, must beleeue that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seeke him.
- Luke 16:31Rank 5 from verse 20
- Isaiah 26:3Rank 6 from verse 20
- John 13:20Rank 7 from verse 20
- John 5:46–47Rank 8 from verse 20
- Exodus 14:31Rank 9 from verse 20
- Isaiah 7:9Rank 10 from verse 20
- Jeremiah 6:1Rank 11 from verse 20
1O YE children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth-haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.
1¶ O yee children of Beniamin, gather your selues to flee out of the middest of Ierusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa: and set vp a signe of fire in Beth-haccerem: for euill appeareth out of the North, and great destruction.
- 2 Samuel 14:2Rank 12 from verse 20
2And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
2And Ioab sent to Tekoah, and fetcht thence a wise woman, and said vnto her, I pray thee, faine thy selfe to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thy selfe with oile, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
- 2 Chronicles 11:6Rank 13 from verse 20
- 1 Chronicles 4:5Rank 14 from verse 20
From verse 21
- Psalms 107:1Rank 1 from verse 21
- Psalms 106:1Rank 2 from verse 21
- 2 Chronicles 5:13Rank 3 from verse 21
13It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord;
13It came euen to passe, as the trumpetters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD: and when they lift vp their voyce with the trumpets, and cymbals, and instruments of musicke, and praised the LORD, saying, *For he is good, for his mercie endureth for euer: that then the house was filled with a cloude, euen the house of the LORD.
- 1 Chronicles 16:34Rank 4 from verse 21
- 1 Chronicles 16:29Rank 5 from verse 21
- Ezra 3:10–11Rank 6 from verse 21
10And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the Lord, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.
11And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.
10And when the builders laide the foundation of the Temple of the LORD, they set the Priests in their apparell with Trumpets, and the Leuites the sonnes of Asaph, with Cymbales, to praise the LORD, after the *ordinance of Dauid king of Israel.
11And they sung together by course, in praising, and giuing thanks vnto the LORD; Because hee is good, for his mercy endureth for euer towards Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shoute, when they praised the LORD; because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laide.
- Psalms 29:2Rank 7 from verse 21
- Jeremiah 33:11Rank 8 from verse 21
11The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts: for the Lord is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the Lord.
11*The voyce of ioy and the voyce of gladnesse, the voyce of the bridegroome, and the voyce of the bride, the voyce of them that shall say; Praise the LORD of hostes, for the LORD is good, for his mercy endureth for euer, and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD; for I will cause to returne the captiuitie of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.
- 2 Chronicles 7:3Rank 9 from verse 21
3And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
3And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came downe, and the glory of the LORD vpon the house, they bowed themselues with their faces to the ground vpon the pauement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For hee is good, for his mercy endureth for euer.
- 2 Chronicles 7:6Rank 10 from verse 21
6And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the Lord, which David the king had made to praise the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.
6*And the Priests waited on their offices: the Leuites also with instruments of musicke of the LORD, which Dauid the King had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for euer, when Dauid praised †by their ministerie: and the Priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.
- 1 Chronicles 13:1–2Rank 11 from verse 21
1AND David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
2And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:
1¶ And Dauid consulted with the captaines of thousands, and hundreds, and with euery leader.
2And Dauid said vnto all the Congregation of Israel, If it seeme good vnto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, †let vs send abroad vnto our brethren euery where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the Priests and Leuites which are in †their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselues vnto vs.
- 2 Chronicles 29:25–30Rank 12 from verse 21
25And he set the Levites in the house of the Lord with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king’s seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandment of the Lord by his prophets.
26And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
27And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the Lord began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel.
28And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.
29And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped.
30Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the Lord with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.
25*And hee set the Leuites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harpes, according to the commandement of Dauid, and of Gad the kings Seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandement †of the LORD †by his prophets.
26And the Leuites stood with the instruments of Dauid, and the priestes with the trumpets.
27And Hezekiah commaunded to offer the burnt offering vpon the altar: and †when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also with the trumpets, and with the †instruments ordeined by Dauid king of Israel.
28And all the congregation worshipped, and the †singers sang, and the trumpetters sounded: and all this continued vntill the burnt offering was finished.
29And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were †present with him, bowed themselues and worshipped.
30Moreouer Hezekiah the king and the Princes, commanded the Leuites to sing praise vnto the LORD, with the words of Dauid, and of Asaph the Seer: and they sang praises with gladnes, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.
- Nehemiah 12:27Rank 13 from verse 21
27¶ And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.
27¶ And at the dedication of the wall of Ierusalem, they sought the Leuites out of all their places, to bring them to Ierusalem, to keepe the dedication with gladnesse, both with thankesgiuings and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harpes.
- Psalms 136:1–26Rank 14 from verse 21
1O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1¶ *O giue thankes vnto the LORD, for hee is good: for his mercy endureth for euer.
2O giue thankes vnto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for euer.
3O giue thankes to the LORD of lords: for his mercy endureth for euer.
4To him who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for euer.
5*To him that by wisedome made the heauens: for his mercy endureth for euer.
6*To him that stretched out the earth aboue the waters: for his mercy endureth for euer.
7*To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for euer.
8†The sunne to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for euer.
9The moone and starres to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for euer.
10*To him that smote Egypt in their first borne: for his mercy endureth for euer.
11*And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for euer.
12With a strong hand and with a stretched out arme: for his mercy endureth for euer.
13*To him which diuided the red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for euer.
14And made Israel to passe through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for euer.
15*†But ouerthrewe Pharaoh and his hoste in the red sea: for his mercy endureth for euer.
16*To him which led his people through the wildernesse: for his mercy endureth for euer.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for euer.
18*And slue famous kings: for his mercy endureth for euer.
19*Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for euer.
20*And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for euer.
21*And gaue their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for euer.
22Euen an heritage vnto Israel his seruant: for his mercy endureth for euer.
23Who remembred vs in our lowe estate: for his mercy endureth for euer.
24And hath redeemed vs from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for euer.
25Who giueth foode to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for euer.
26O giue thankes vnto the God of heauen: for his mercy endureth for euer.
- Psalms 90:17Rank 15 from verse 21
- Psalms 96:9Rank 16 from verse 21
- 1 Chronicles 16:41Rank 17 from verse 21
41And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever;
41And with them Heman and Ieduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to giue thankes to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for euer.
- 2 Chronicles 30:21Rank 18 from verse 21
21And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the Lord day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the Lord.
21And the children of Israel that were †present at Ierusalem, kept the feast of vnleauened bread seuen dayes with great gladnesse: and the Leuites and the Priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with †lowd instruments vnto the LORD.
- Proverbs 11:14Rank 19 from verse 21
- Psalms 50:2Rank 20 from verse 21
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2 Chronicles 20:20
1. A flowering plant or its flower. 2. Arose or stood up.
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Near the beginning of a time; soon or before the usual time.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The beginning or early part of the day, including hours before daylight. Sense 2: The dawn or a beginning compared with dawn.
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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
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wilderness
Uncultivated, desolate, sparsely inhabited, or uninhabited land; a desert, wild country, or solitary region.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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inhabitants
People who dwell or reside in a place.
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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.
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The one true God.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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established
Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.
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Persons who prophesy or are called prophets.
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To succeed, advance, thrive, flourish, increase, or accomplish an intended purpose.
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2 Chronicles 20:21
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of consult, meaning to take counsel or plan together.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of appoint. Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.
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Persons appointed or accustomed to sing.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.
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The quality or appearance of being fair, comely, pleasing, excellent, or glorious.
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The quality or state of being holy: purity, separation from evil, or consecration to God.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.
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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.
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Sense 1: Continues, remains, lasts, or abides. Sense 2: Bears or withstands hardship.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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19And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high.
19And the Leuites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood vp to praise the LORD God of Israel, with a loude voice on high.
20¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
20¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went foorth into the wildernesse of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Iehoshaphat stood and said, Heare me, O Iudah, and yee inhabitants of Ierusalem; *Beleeue in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; beleeue his Prophets, so shall yee prosper.
Selected passage21And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.
21And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed Singers vnto the LORD, and †that should praise the beautie of holinesse, as they went out before the armie; and to say, Praise the LORD, for his mercy endureth for euer.
Selected passage22¶ And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
22¶ †And when they beganne †to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Iudah, and ‖they were smitten.