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Hebrew Names Version
2 Chronicles 20:4
Yehudah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Yehudah they came to seek the LORD.
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Christian Standard Bible®
who gathered to seek the Lord. They even came from all the cities of Judah to seek him.
who gathered to seek the Lord. They even came from all the cities of Judah to seek him.
King James Version
And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the Lord : even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord .
And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the Lord : even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord .
English Standard Version
And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord ; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord .
And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord ; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord .
New Century Version
The people of Judah came together to ask the Lord for help; they came from every town in Judah.
The people of Judah came together to ask the Lord for help; they came from every town in Judah.
New English Translation
The people of Judah assembled to ask for the Lord 's help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the Lord 's help.
The people of Judah assembled to ask for the Lord 's help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the Lord 's help.
Amplified Bible
So [the people of] Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; indeed they came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD [longing for Him with all their heart].
So [the people of] Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; indeed they came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD [longing for Him with all their heart].
New American Standard Bible
So Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
So Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
World English Bible
Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Yahweh: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.
Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Yahweh: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Iudah gathered them selues together to aske counsel of the Lord: they came euen out of all the cities of Iudah to inquire of the Lord,
And Iudah gathered them selues together to aske counsel of the Lord: they came euen out of all the cities of Iudah to inquire of the Lord,
Legacy Standard Bible
So Judah gathered together to seek help from Yahweh; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek Yahweh.
So Judah gathered together to seek help from Yahweh; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.
So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.
Contemporary English Version
They immediately left for Jerusalem to ask for the Lord 's help.
They immediately left for Jerusalem to ask for the Lord 's help.
Complete Jewish Bible
and Y'hudah assembled to seek help from Adonai ; they came from all the cities of Y'hudah to seek Adonai .
and Y'hudah assembled to seek help from Adonai ; they came from all the cities of Y'hudah to seek Adonai .
Darby Translation
And Judah gathered themselves together to ask [help] of Jehovah: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Jehovah.
And Judah gathered themselves together to ask [help] of Jehovah: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Jehovah.
Easy-to-Read Version
The people of Judah came together to ask the Lord for help. They came from out of all the towns of Judah to ask for the Lord 's help.
The people of Judah came together to ask the Lord for help. They came from out of all the towns of Judah to ask for the Lord 's help.
George Lamsa Translation
And all the inhabitants of Judah gathered themselves together, even from far off cities, and they came to beseech the LORD.
And all the inhabitants of Judah gathered themselves together, even from far off cities, and they came to beseech the LORD.
Good News Translation
From every city of Judah people hurried to Jerusalem to ask the Lord for guidance,
From every city of Judah people hurried to Jerusalem to ask the Lord for guidance,
Lexham English Bible
And Judah assembled to seek after Yahweh; even from all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.
And Judah assembled to seek after Yahweh; even from all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.
Literal Translation
And Judah was gathered to inquire of Jehovah; also they came in to seek Jehovah from all the cities of Judah.
And Judah was gathered to inquire of Jehovah; also they came in to seek Jehovah from all the cities of Judah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Iuda came together to seke the LORDE. And out of all ye cities of Iuda came they to seke the LORDE.
And Iuda came together to seke the LORDE. And out of all ye cities of Iuda came they to seke the LORDE.
American Standard Version
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek help of Jehovah: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Jehovah.
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek help of Jehovah: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
And Judah came together to make prayer for help from the Lord; from every town of Judah they came to give worship to the Lord.
And Judah came together to make prayer for help from the Lord; from every town of Judah they came to give worship to the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they that were in Iuda gathered the selues together to aske counsel of the Lord: And they came out of al the cities of Iuda, to make intercession to ye lord.
And they that were in Iuda gathered the selues together to aske counsel of the Lord: And they came out of al the cities of Iuda, to make intercession to ye lord.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek help of the LORD; even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek help of the LORD; even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
King James Version (1611)
And Iudah gathered themselues together, to aske helpe of the Lord: euen out of all the cities of Iudah they came to seeke the Lord.
And Iudah gathered themselues together, to aske helpe of the Lord: euen out of all the cities of Iudah they came to seeke the Lord.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Juda gathered themselves together to seek after the Lord: even from all the cities of Juda they came to seek the Lord.
And Juda gathered themselves together to seek after the Lord: even from all the cities of Juda they came to seek the Lord.
English Revised Version
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Juda was gaderid togidere for to preye the Lord, but also alle men camen fro her citees for to biseche hym.
And Juda was gaderid togidere for to preye the Lord, but also alle men camen fro her citees for to biseche hym.
Update Bible Version
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Yahweh: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.
And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Yahweh: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Judah assembled, to ask [help] of the LORD: even from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
And Judah assembled, to ask [help] of the LORD: even from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
New King James Version
So Judah gathered together to ask help from the LORD; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
So Judah gathered together to ask help from the LORD; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
New Living Translation
So people from all the towns of Judah came to Jerusalem to seek the Lord 's help.
So people from all the towns of Judah came to Jerusalem to seek the Lord 's help.
New Life Bible
And Judah gathered together to pray for help from the Lord. They came to the Lord from all the cities of Judah to call on the Lord.
And Judah gathered together to pray for help from the Lord. They came to the Lord from all the cities of Judah to call on the Lord.
New Revised Standard
Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord ; from all the towns of Judah they came to seek the Lord .
Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord ; from all the towns of Judah they came to seek the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Judah gathered themselves together, to enquire of Yahweh, - even, out of all the cities of Judah, came they in, to seek Yahweh.
And Judah gathered themselves together, to enquire of Yahweh, - even, out of all the cities of Judah, came they in, to seek Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Juda gathered themselves together to pray to the Lord: and all came out of their cities to make supplication to him.
And Juda gathered themselves together to pray to the Lord: and all came out of their cities to make supplication to him.
Revised Standard Version
And Judah assembled to seek help from the LORD; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
And Judah assembled to seek help from the LORD; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
and Judah is gathered to inquire of Jehovah; also, from all the cities of Judah they have come in to seek Jehovah.
and Judah is gathered to inquire of Jehovah; also, from all the cities of Judah they have come in to seek Jehovah.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
So Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
Contextual Overview
1 It happened after this, that the children of Mo'av, and the children of `Ammon, and with them some of the Me`unim, came against Yehoshafat to battle. 2 Then there came some who told Yehoshafat, saying, There comes a great multitude against you from beyond the sea from Aram; and, behold, they are in Hatzatzon-Tamar (the same is `En-Gedi). 3 Yehoshafat feared, and set himself to seek to the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Yehudah. 4 Yehudah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Yehudah they came to seek the LORD. 5 Yehoshafat stood in the assembly of Yehudah and Yerushalayim, in the house of the LORD, before the new court; 6 and he said, LORD, the God of our fathers, aren't you God in heaven? and aren't you ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? and in your hand is power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. 7 Did not you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Yisra'el, and give it to the seed of Avraham your friend forever? 8 They lived therein, and have built you a sanctuary therein for your name, saying, 9 If evil come on us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house, and before you, (for your name is in this house,) and cry to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save. 10 Now, behold, the children of `Ammon and Mo'av and Mount Se`ir, whom you would not let Yisra'el invade, when they came out of the land of Mitzrayim, but they turned aside from them, and didn't destroy them;
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
ask help of the Lord: Psalms 34:5, Psalms 34:6, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 60:10-12
the cities: 2 Chronicles 19:5, Psalms 69:35
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 6:34 - thy people Joel 1:14 - Sanctify Joel 2:12 - with fasting Zephaniah 2:1 - gather together
Cross-References
Genesis 19:24
Then the LORD rained on Sedom and on `Amorah sulfur and fire from the LORD out of the sky.
Then the LORD rained on Sedom and on `Amorah sulfur and fire from the LORD out of the sky.
Genesis 20:6
God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I also withheld you from sinning against me. Therefore I didn't allow you to touch her.
God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I also withheld you from sinning against me. Therefore I didn't allow you to touch her.
Genesis 20:17
Avraham prayed to God. God healed Avimelekh, and his wife, and his maid-servants, and they bore children.
Avraham prayed to God. God healed Avimelekh, and his wife, and his maid-servants, and they bore children.
Genesis 20:18
For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Avimelekh, because of Sarah, Avraham's wife.
For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Avimelekh, because of Sarah, Avraham's wife.
2 Samuel 4:11
How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house on his bed, shall I not now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the eretz?
How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house on his bed, shall I not now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the eretz?
1 Chronicles 21:17
David said to God, Isn't it I who commanded the people to be numbered? It is even I who have sinned and done very wickedly; but these sheep, what have they done? Please let your hand, O LORD my God, be against me, and against my father's house; but not against your people, that they should be plagued.
David said to God, Isn't it I who commanded the people to be numbered? It is even I who have sinned and done very wickedly; but these sheep, what have they done? Please let your hand, O LORD my God, be against me, and against my father's house; but not against your people, that they should be plagued.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Judah gathered themselves together to ask help of the Lord,.... To implore his assistance against their enemies, and his protection of them; and they met not in their several cities, but at Jerusalem, as appears by what follows:
even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord; at the temple, where was the ark, the symbol of his presence.
