2 Chronicles 20:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Levitical singers from the Kohathite and Korahite clans rise to lead the nation in loud praise to God.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 20:19
Levitical praise prepares the nation spiritually and emotionally for tomorrow's events.
What Does 2 Chronicles 20:19 Mean?
The Kohathites and Korahites were guilds of temple singers and musicians. Their rising to 'praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high' indicates that leadership now shifts from Jehoshaphat's prayer to the Levites' praise. Song becomes the dominant expression of faith. The volume ('loud voice') and direction ('on high') suggest that their praise rises toward heaven as testimony to God's power.
Praise precedes the battle. In the order of events, the nation has not yet seen God's deliverance; they praise based on His promise alone. This praise is an act of faith—they worship and celebrate a victory that hasn't occurred yet, trusting that God's word will certainly come to pass.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 20:19
What does 2 Chronicles 20:19 mean?
Levitical singers from the Kohathite and Korahite clans rise to lead the nation in loud praise to God.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 20:19?
Levitical praise prepares the nation spiritually and emotionally for tomorrow's events.