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Warren Wiersbe · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Wiersbe says it this way "This does not mean we are spectators and not combatants, for we must put on the armor, take the sword and shield (Eph 6:10–20), and resist the devil, trusting Jesus because of the victory he has already won (Jn 16:33, 1Co 15:57). Are we overcomers or overcome?" (Bible Exposition Commentary - Old Testament) Martin Selman - “Exodus 14:13–14+ offers a particularly close analogy, which suggests that the Chronicler saw this incident as a unique parallel to the exodus itself. Only in these two passages are the following phrases combined: ‘do not be afraid’, ‘take your stand’, ‘see the Lord’s deliverance’, while the two statements in vv. 15 and 17 that Judah does not have to fight are but a negative version of ‘the Lord shall fight for you’ (Ex 14:14)” (See 2 Chronicles: An Introduction and Commentary - Page 446) Do not fear or be dismayed (chathath in 2Ch 20:15); tomorrow go out to face (ESV - "against") them (JUDAH'S RESPONSIBILITY), for (term of explanation) the LORD is with you.” - He repeats the command of 2Ch 20:15 to not fear or be dismayed, which is very similar to the charge God spoke to Joshua (see passage above) before he went in to secure the Promised Land against the strong entrenched enemy, the Canaanites. Note the critical term of explanation for, which explains why they need not fear or be dismayed. Do not fear in the Septuagint is a command in the present imperative with a negative calling for them to stop fearing or not to begin to fear. Dismayed (chathath) in the Septuagint is the verb ptoéō which means to be terrified, frightened, startled, alarmed (cf use in Lk 12:4+). The LORD is with you - The Septuagint for "with" is meta a preposition with a basic meaning in the midst of or among! They might not be able to see Him, but the Captain of the LORD's host is there just as He was with Joshua (Josh 5:13-15+)! 🙏 THOUGHT - In spiritual warfare (which is continuous in all our lives) we are not to fear or be dismayed. Why? Because we "are from God, little children, and have overcome (nikao - perfect tense - at the Cross the enemies were defeated and the victory endures) them; because (another great term of explanation - explains why we are "more than conquerors through Christ" Ro 8:37KJV+) greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." (1Jn 4:4+)! Judah’s response must not be mere passivity: Tomorrow go down against them is “fighting talk,” ESV Study Bible (page 768 - borrow) - Judah’s response must not be mere passivity: Tomorrow go down against them is “fighting talk,” but Judah’s part in this instance is not to take up arms but to exercise faith and to offer prayer and praise (see Eph. 6:10-18+). (NOTE: The ESV comment supports the premise that the chapter is not speaking of the aberrant instruction "Let go and let God," which is passivity. Instead the correct "formula" is "Let God and let's go," so to speak!)
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Wiersbe - The combination of prayer (20:3–13), prophecy (20:14–17), and praise (20:18–22) brought him the victory. (We wonder how the choir of Levites felt about going out before the army. But worship is a great weapon against the enemy.) (Bible Exposition Commentary - Old Testament) Lovingkindness (02617) hesed/chesed/heced s the idea of faithful love in action and often in the OT refers to God's lovingkindness expressed in His covenant relationship with Israel (His "loyal love" to His "Wife" Israel [cp Hos 2:18, 19, 20-see note, Is 54:5, Je 31:32] = His "loyalty to covenant"). Hesed is loyal, steadfast or faithful love and it stresses the idea of the belonging together of those involved in the love relationship. In 2Ch 20:21 it connotes God’s faithful love for His unfaithful people! God's hesed His denotes persistent and unconditional tenderness, kindness, and mercy, a relationship in which He seeks after man with love and mercy (cp God immediately seeking man Ge 3:9, who was immediately hiding Ge 3:8 trying to cover their shame Ge 3:7 - contrast God's lovingkindness manifest by spilling blood to provide skins to cover their shame! Ge 3:21). Hesed expresses both God’s loyalty to His covenant and His love for His people along with a faithfulness to keep His promises.' Hesed in Kings and Chronicles - 1 Ki. 2:7; 1 Ki. 3:6; 1 Ki. 8:23; 1 Ki. 20:31; 1 Chr. 16:34; 1 Chr. 16:41; 1 Chr. 17:13; 1 Chr. 19:2; 2 Chr. 1:8; 2 Chr. 5:13; 2 Chr. 6:14; 2 Chr. 6:42; 2 Chr. 7:3; 2 Chr. 7:6; 2 Chr. 20:21; 2 Chr. 24:22; 2 Chr. 32:32; 2 Chr. 35:26; Kay Arthur - The Lord Will Ambush the Enemy - 2 Chronicles 20:21 - Give every situation to your God. Then go forth singing His praises! The Lord will ambush the enemy. You watch. I have seen the reality of this truth many times in my own life and in the lives of others. (BORROW Powerful moments with God) F B