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2 Chronicles 20:27
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative describes the men of Judah and Jerusalem, led by Jehoshaphat, returning to the city immediately after blessing the Lord in the Valley of Beracah. The words — וַ֠/יָּשֻׁבוּ (va/yi.shu.vu) and לָ/שׁ֥וּב (la/Shuv) both derive from H7725, literally meaning "to turn back" or "return," emphasizing the physical movement of the community. The thread — The text links to other biblical moments of divinely induced joy in worship, such as Nehemiah 12:43, 1 Samuel 2:1, and 2 Samuel 6:14. Why it lands — The account records a historical return accompanied by commanded joy, requiring recognition that the community’s celebration stems from divine action rather than human achievement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies.
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 12:43 On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.
- 1 Samuel 2:1 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
- 2 Samuel 6:14 And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD,
- Psalms 20:5 May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.
- Psalms 30:1 A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.
- Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
- Isaiah 51:11 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
- Micah 2:13 One who breaks open the way will go up before them; they will break through the gate, and go out by it. Their King will pass through before them, the LORD as their leader.
- Hebrews 6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
- Revelation 18:20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.