Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
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Gill's Exposition
Ye shall not need to fight in this battle,.... Since the Lord would fight for them:
set yourselves, stand ye still; present themselves they might, as if ready to engage; and keep their ground, not…
The prophet uses words familiar to the people, and connected with several great deliverances (see the marginal references). 2Ch 20:16 By the “cliff (or, rather - as in the margin - ascent) of Ziz,” we…
Adam Clarke
For the Lord will be with you - "The Word of the Lord shall be your Helper." - Targum.
We have here God's gracious answer to Jehoshaphat's prayer; and it was a speedy answer. While he was yet speaking God heard: before the congregation was dismissed they had assurance given them that…
Cambridge Bible
see the salvation Cp. Exo 14:13.
will be with you R.V. is with you; cp. 2Ch 15:2.
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