2 Chronicles 20:1-4

New Catholic Bible

Chapter 20

War against Edom. ¹ A short time afterward, the Moabites and the Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites,^[a] came to engage Jehoshaphat in battle. ² The following communiqué was sent to Jehoshaphat: “A great multitude is coming forth against you from Edom, from beyond the sea.^[b] They are already at Hazazon-tamar, that is, En-gedi.” ³ Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and he hastened to seek the guidance of the Lord, while proclaiming a fast throughout all Judah. ⁴ The people of Judah assembled, to seek help from the Lord, as they came from all the towns of Judah to consult the Lord.