2 Chronicles 20:15

“And he said, hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou King Jehoshaphat, etc.] There is a climax or gradation in these words rising from the lowest to the highest; from the people of the cities in the country, to the inhabitants of Jerusalem the metropolis, and from thence to the king the supreme governor: thus saith the Lord unto you, be not afraid, nor dismayed, by reason of this great multitude; whose numbers were discouraging to the king, and he had taken notice of them, which this respects: for the battle is not your’s, but God’s: the cause was his, and he would espouse and maintain it; not they, but he, would fight the battle, and therefore they had nothing to…”

“The prophet uses words familiar to the people, and connected with several great deliverances (see the marginal references). 2 Chronicles 20:16 By the “cliff (or, rather - as in the margin - ascent) of Ziz,” we must understand the mountain path which leads up from Engedi across the elevated tract still known as El-Husasah, in the direction of Tekoa 2 Chronicles 20:20. At the end of the brook - Rather, “at the end of the gulley,” or dry torrent-course. No name like Jeruel has been as yet found in this district. return to 'Top of Page'”

“But God's - God will fight for you, and he alone will do the work, you need not strike a stroke. 2 Chronicles 20:16”

“Be not afraid: Ch2 32:7, Ch2 32:8; Exo 14:13, Exo 14:14; Deu 1:29, Deu 1:30, Deu 20:1, Deu 20:4, Deu 31:6, Deu 31:8; Jos 11:6; Neh 4:14; Psa 17:1, Psa 17:2; Isa 41:10-16, Isa 43:1, Isa 43:2 the battle: Ch2 32:8; Sa1 17:47 2 Chronicles 20:16”