Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel. New Living Translation Tomorrow, march out against them. You will find them coming up through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the valley that opens into the wilderness of Jeruel. English Standard Version Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel. New King James Version Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. New American Standard Bible Tomorrow, go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. NASB 1995 ‘Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. NASB 1977 ‘Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. Legacy Standard Bible Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. Amplified Bible Go down against them tomorrow. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the river valley, in front of the Wilderness of Jeruel. Christian Standard Bible Tomorrow, go 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible Tomorrow, go 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. American Standard Version To-morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. Contemporary English Version So here's what you must do. Tomorrow the enemy armies will march through the desert around the town of Jeruel. March down and meet them at the town of Ziz as they come up the valley. English Revised Version Tomorrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. GOD'S WORD® Translation Tomorrow go into battle against them. They will be coming up the Ziz Pass. You will find them at the end of the valley in front of the Jeruel Desert. Good News Translation Attack them tomorrow as they come up the pass at Ziz. You will meet them at the end of the valley that leads to the wild country near Jeruel. International Standard Version Tomorrow you are to go down to attack them. Pay attention, now—they'll be coming up near the ascent of Ziz. You'll find them at the end of the valley that looks out over the Jeruel wilderness. NET Bible Tomorrow march down against them as they come up the Ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the ravine in front of the Desert of Jeruel. New Heart English Bible Tomorrow go down against them. Look, they are coming up by the ascent of Ziz. You shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. Webster's Bible Translation To-morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTomorrow 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. World English Bible Tomorrow, go down against them. Behold, they are coming up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTomorrow, go down against them, behold, they are coming up by the ascent of Ziz, and you have found them in the end of the valley, the front of the wilderness of Jeruel. Young's Literal Translation To-morrow, go ye down against them, lo, they are coming up by the ascent of Ziz, and ye have found them in the end of the valley, the front of the wilderness of Jeruel. Smith's Literal Translation To-morrow go ye down against them: behold them coming up in the ascent of brightness; and ye found them in the end of the valley before the desert of Jeruel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo morrow you shall go down against them: for they will come up by the ascent named Sis, and you shall find them at the head of the torrent, which is over against the wilderness of Jeruel. Catholic Public Domain Version Tomorrow, you shall descend against them. For they will ascend along the incline named Ziz, and will find them at the summit of the torrent, which is opposite the wilderness of Jeruel. New American Bible Go down against them tomorrow. You will see them coming up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will come upon them at the end of the wadi which opens on the wilderness of Jeruel. New Revised Standard Version Tomorrow go down against them; they will come up by the ascent of Ziz; you will find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHasten, go down against them; behold, they are coming up early in the morning; and you shall find them in the cliff of the valley, before the wilderness. They are coming up to fight against you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hurry and go down against them! Behold, they are coming up at the rising of dawn, and you shall find them on the cliff of the valley before the wilderness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To-morrow go ye down against them; behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. Brenton Septuagint Translation To-morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Assis, and ye shall find them at the extremity of the river of the wilderness of Jeriel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prophecy of Jahaziel…15And 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. 16Tomorrow 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. 17You 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.’ ”… Cross References Exodus 14:13-14 But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” Deuteronomy 20:4 For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” 1 Samuel 17:47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Treasury of Scripture To morrow go you down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and you shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel. cliff [heb] ascent brook. 2 Chronicles 20:20 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. Jump to Previous Ascent Brook Cliff Climbing Desert East End Find Found Front Gorge March Morrow Slope Tomorrow To-Morrow Valley Waste WildernessJump to Next Ascent Brook Cliff Climbing Desert East End Find Found Front Gorge March Morrow Slope Tomorrow To-Morrow Valley Waste Wilderness2 Chronicles 20 1. Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast5. His prayer 14. The prophecy of Jahaziel 20. Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord 22. The great overthrow of his enemies 26. The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph 31. Jehoshaphat's reign 35. His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes. Tomorrow you are to march down against them. This directive is given by God through a prophetic message to King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. It emphasizes the immediacy and certainty of God's plan. The command to "march down" indicates a proactive stance, despite the overwhelming odds. This reflects a recurring biblical theme where faith requires action, as seen in the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho (Joshua 6). 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. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe King of Judah who sought the Lord's guidance when faced with a vast army. 2. The Ascent of Ziz A specific location where the enemy was to be encountered, indicating God's precise guidance. 3. The Wilderness of Jeruel The area where the confrontation with the enemy was to take place. 4. The Enemy Armies The Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites who came to make war against Jehoshaphat. 5. The Prophecy Delivered by Jahaziel, a Levite, assuring victory without the need for battle. Teaching Points Trust in Divine GuidanceGod provides specific instructions in times of crisis. Trust His guidance even when the path seems unclear. Faith Over Fear Jehoshaphat's response to fear was to seek the Lord. In our lives, we should turn to prayer and God's Word when faced with overwhelming situations. God's Sovereignty in Battle The battle belongs to the Lord. We are called to obedience and faith, not to fight in our own strength. Community in Crisis Jehoshaphat gathered the people to seek the Lord together. In times of trouble, the community of believers should unite in prayer and support. Preparation and Obedience While God promised victory, the people still had to prepare and march out. Faith requires action in obedience to God's commands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 20:16?2. How does 2 Chronicles 20:16 demonstrate God's guidance in facing overwhelming challenges? 3. What role does obedience play in following God's instructions in 2 Chronicles 20:16? 4. How can we apply "go down against them" to modern spiritual battles? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 20:16 and Ephesians 6:10-18? 6. How does trusting God's plan in 2 Chronicles 20:16 strengthen our faith today? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 20:16? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 20:16 demonstrate God's sovereignty in battles? 9. What is the significance of the location mentioned in 2 Chronicles 20:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20? 11. Could the dramatic defeat of multiple enemies be a later exaggeration or symbolic story rather than a literal event (2 Chronicles 20)? 12. Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible to corroborate this alleged miraculous victory (2 Chronicles 20)? 13. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)? 14. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? What Does 2 Chronicles 20:16 Mean Tomorrow“Tomorrow you are to march down against them.” • The promise has a clear time stamp—God is acting in real history. Just as He set dates for Noah to enter the ark (Genesis 7:1) and for Israel to gather manna (Exodus 16:23), He now tells Judah exactly when deliverance will unfold. • “Tomorrow” underscores God’s readiness: He hears Jehoshaphat’s prayer today (2 Chronicles 20:5-12) and responds without delay (Psalm 46:1; Isaiah 65:24). • For believers, this teaches confidence that God answers at the right moment—never too late, never too early (Psalm 31:15). you are to march down against them “Tomorrow you are to march down against them.” • Although the battle belongs to the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:15), the people are still called to move. Divine sovereignty and human obedience work together (Joshua 6:3-5; Philippians 2:12-13). • Marching “down” implies descending from Jerusalem’s high ground toward the wilderness—an act of humility and courage. Trust often looks like stepping into situations we cannot control (Hebrews 11:8). • God does not ask Judah to devise a strategy; He gives it. Likewise, believers conquer by following God’s revealed Word, not by relying on clever schemes (Proverbs 3:5-6). You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz “You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz.” • The Lord pinpoints the enemy’s route. Nothing about the opposition surprises Him (Psalm 139:1-4). • “You will see them” indicates Judah will witness both the threat and God’s intervention (Exodus 14:13; Psalm 91:8). • The Ascent of Ziz, a steep climb on the west side of the Dead Sea, symbolizes challenges that appear daunting yet are under God’s surveillance (2 Kings 6:15-17). • Knowing the exact location in advance lets Judah prepare their hearts rather than fortify with weapons—faith replaces panic (Isaiah 26:3). and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel “…and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel.” • The “end of the valley” marks the enemy’s limit; God sets their boundaries (Job 38:8-11). • “Jeruel” likely means “Founded by God,” hinting that even wilderness places are under His authority (Deuteronomy 8:15-16). • Valleys in Scripture often picture testing that precedes victory (Psalm 23:4; 1 Samuel 17:2-3). • By locating the clash in a valley, God ensures Judah can see His salvation unfold unobstructed, echoing earlier triumphs in similar terrain (Judges 7:22; 1 Samuel 14:23). • Believers today can meet foes in “valleys” of illness, finance, or fear, assured the Lord has predetermined both the battleground and the outcome (Romans 8:37). summary 2 Chronicles 20:16 offers step-by-step assurance: God names the day, commands obedient action, reveals the enemy’s path, and defines the battlefield. He orchestrates every detail so His people will witness His deliverance firsthand. When we follow His Word with simple trust, we discover He has already secured the victory. (16) Against them.--Or, unto them.They come up by the cliff of Ziz.--They are about ascending by the ascent of Hazziz. Vulg., "ascensuri enim sunt per clivum," &c. The brook.--The wady, ravine, or water-course. The wilderness of Jeruel.--The name is unknown, but comparing 2Chronicles 20:2; 2Chronicles 20:16; 2Chronicles 20:20, it appears that the great stretch of waste, now called el Husasah, from a wady on the north side of it, is intended. The "ascent of Hazziz" would be a pass or mountain path, leading up from Engedi to this desert table-land. (With the name Hazziz, comp. Hakkoz. Perhaps Husasah preserves a trace of it. The LXX. has ?????? Syriac and Arabic, "the ascent of dawn," omitting "Jeruel.") Verse 16. - The cliff of Ziz. Read with Revised Version, the ascent of Ziz (or probably Hazziz), a place named only here. The Hebrew word here rendered "cliff ' is the familiar מַעֲלֵה, meaning "an ascent," or "a rising ground." It is replaced in the Septuagint by both ἀνάβασις and πρόσβασις. Stanley, in an interesting note on the word ('Sinai and Palestine,' p. 500, edit. 1866), says it is applied to several localities in Palestine, viz.:(1) The "Ascent of Akrabbim," i.e. scorpions (Numbers 34:4; Judges 1:36; Joshua 15:3), on the south border of Judah and probably the same as the Pass of Safeh. (2) "The going up to (or of) Adummim," i.e. the "ascent of the Red," near Gilgal, on border of Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:7; Joshua 18:17), probably the same with the "Pass of Jericho." (3) The" going up to Gut" (2 Kings 9:27). . . . Hebrew Tomorrowמָחָר֙ (mā·ḥār) Adverb Strong's 4279: Deferred, the morrow, tomorrow, hereafter you are to march down רְד֣וּ (rə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend against them. עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against You will see הִנָּ֥ם (hin·nām) Interjection | third person masculine plural Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! them coming up עֹלִ֖ים (‘ō·lîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the Ascent בְּמַעֲלֵ֣ה (bə·ma·‘ă·lêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4608: An elevation, acclivity, platform, a rise, priority of Ziz, הַצִּ֑יץ (haṣ·ṣîṣ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6732: Ziz -- a pass between the Dead Sea and Jerusalem and you will find וּמְצָאתֶ֤ם (ū·mə·ṣā·ṯem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present them אֹתָם֙ (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case at the end בְּס֣וֹף (bə·sō·wp̄) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5490: A termination of the valley הַנַּ֔חַל (han·na·ḥal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft facing פְּנֵ֖י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the Wilderness מִדְבַּ֥ר (miḏ·bar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech of Jeruel. יְרוּאֵֽל׃ (yə·rū·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3385: Jeruel -- perhaps to be stupefied Links 2 Chronicles 20:16 NIV2 Chronicles 20:16 NLT 2 Chronicles 20:16 ESV 2 Chronicles 20:16 NASB 2 Chronicles 20:16 KJV 2 Chronicles 20:16 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 20:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 20:16 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 20:16 French Bible 2 Chronicles 20:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:16 Tomorrow go you down against them: behold (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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