2 Chronicles 20:14

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

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Word by word — the Hebrew

Word	Hebrew	Strong’s	Meaning
Jahaziel	וְיַחֲזִיאֵ֡ל ve.ya.cha.zi.'El	H3166	Jachaziel · conjunction + proper noun, a man's name
son	בֶּן ben-	H1121	a son (as a builder of the family name) · noun, common masculine singular construct
Zechariah	זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ ze.khar.Ya.hu	H2148	Zecarjah · proper noun, a man's name
son	בֶּן ben-	H1121	a son (as a builder of the family name) · noun, common masculine singular construct
Benaiah	בְּ֠נָיָה Be.na.yah	H1141	Benajah · proper noun, a man's name
son	בֶּן ben-	H1121	a son (as a builder of the family name) · noun, common masculine singular construct
Jeiel	יְעִיאֵ֧ל ye.'i.'El	H3273	Jeiel · proper noun, a man's name
son	בֶּן ben-	H1121	a son (as a builder of the family name) · noun, common masculine singular construct
Mattaniah	מַתַּנְיָ֛ה ma.tan.Yah	H4983	Mattanjah · proper noun, a man's name
Levite	הַלֵּוִ֖י ha.le.Vi	H3881	a Levite or descendant of Levi · definite article + noun, gentilic masculine singular absolute
sons	בְּנֵ֣י be.Nei	H1121	a son (as a builder of the family name) · noun, common masculine plural construct
Asaph	אָסָ֑ף 'a.Saf	H623	Asaph · proper noun, a man's name
Spirit	ר֣וּחַ Ru.ach	H7307	wind · noun, common feminine singular construct
LORD	יְהוָ֔ה Yah.weh	H3068	Jehovah · proper noun, a title
midst	בְּת֖וֹךְ be.Tokh	H8432	a bisection · preposition + noun, common masculine singular construct
congregation	הַקָּהָֽל ha.ka.Hal	H6951	assemblage (usually concretely) · definite article + noun, common masculine singular absolute

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Cross-references

2 Chronicles 15:1 And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
2 Chronicles 24:20 And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God,…
Numbers 11:25-26 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it…
Numbers 24:2 And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
Isaiah 58:9 Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the y…
Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Daniel 9:20-21 And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LOR…
Acts 10:4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a mem…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

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 they should be victorious; for it is never in vain to seek God. 1. The spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite that was present, not in any place of eminency, but in the midst of the congregation, Ch2 20:14. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom he listeth. He was of the sons of Asaph, and therefore one of the singers; on that office God would put an honour. Whether he was a prophet before this or no is uncertain, most probably he was, which would make him the more regarded. There neede…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Then upon Jahaziel . . . came the Spirit of the Lord--This prophet is not elsewhere mentioned, but his claim to the inspiration of a prophetic spirit was verified by the calm and distinct announcement he gave, both of the manner and the completeness of the deliverance he predicted.

Adam Clarke on 2 Chronicles 20:12

Wilt thou not judge them - That is, Thou wilt inflict deserved punishment upon them.

John Gill on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Then upon Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jehiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite, of the sons of Asaph,.... Being a man of some note, though a Levite, his genealogy is given: came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation; the spirit of prophecy from the Lord, as the Targum, as it was; for he foretold the victory that should be obtained over the enemy, and that without fighting, yea, the particular place where they should meet them; and this came upon him suddenly, while he was in the midst of the congregation, while he and they were waiting upon the Lord, and perhaps had never prophesied before; or if he had, prophecy did not come according to…

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Dictionary and topics

Benaiah — Built up by Jehovah. (1.) The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chr. 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chr. 18:17). His…
Jahaziel — Beheld by God. (1.) The third son of Hebron (1 Chr. 23:19). (2.) A Benjamite chief who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:4). (3.) A priest who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr.…
Jehoshaphat — Jehovah-judged. (1.) One of David’s body-guard (1 Chr. 11:43). (2.) One of the priests who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:24). (3.) Son of Ahilud, “recorder” or annalist…
Jeiel — Snatched away by God. (1.) A descendant of Benjamin (1 Chr. 9:35; 8:29). (2.) One of the Levites who took part in praising God on the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 16:5). (3.) 2 Chr. 29:13.…
Mattaniah — Gift of Jehovah. (1.) A Levite, son of Heman, the chief of the ninth class of temple singers (1 Chr. 25:4, 16). (2.) A Levite who assisted in purifying the temple at the reformation under Hezekiah (2…
Zechariah — Jehovah is renowned or remembered. (1.) A prophet of Judah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets. Like Ezekiel, he was of priestly extraction. He describes himself (1:1) as “the son of…
Ammonites, The · Miraculous defeat of — Miraculous defeat of
Benaiah · 5. — 5.
Faithfulness · .Jehoshaphat — .Jehoshaphat
Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, The · Necessary to prophesying — Necessary to prophesying
Jahaziel · 4. A Levite and a prophet — 4. A Levite and a prophet

2 Chronicles 20:14

Word by word — the Hebrew

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Adam Clarke on 2 Chronicles 20:12

John Gill on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Dictionary and topics

2 Chronicles 20:14

Word by word — the Hebrew

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Adam Clarke on 2 Chronicles 20:12

John Gill on 2 Chronicles 20:14

Dictionary and topics

Keil & Delitzsch on 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Rashi on 2 Chronicles 20:13