2 Chronicles 20:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →On the fourth day, Israel assembles in a valley, where they bless the Lord; the valley is renamed 'Berachah' (Blessing) in commemoration.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 20:26
Israel's corporate worship results in a lasting memorial to God's deliverance.
What Does 2 Chronicles 20:26 Mean?
The narrative structure moves from crisis to prayer to promise to deliverance to worship to blessing. The valley becomes a gathering place for thanksgiving. The people 'blessed the LORD'—they speak words of gratitude and honor directed toward God. This corporate blessing is a covenant practice, a formal expression of recognition of God's goodness.
The renaming of the valley from its original name to 'The valley of Berachah' (blessing) creates a permanent geographical monument to this event. Future generations will ask, 'Why is it called the valley of Blessing?' and will hear the testimony of God's faithfulness. The phrase 'unto this day' indicates that this name and its story persist in Israel's collective memory.
2 Chronicles 20:26 in the Original Language
Berachah (בְרָכָה) means blessing or benediction; the valley's renaming commemorates Israel's gratitude.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 20:26
What does 2 Chronicles 20:26 mean?
On the fourth day, Israel assembles in a valley, where they bless the Lord; the valley is renamed 'Berachah' (Blessing) in commemoration.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 20:26?
Israel's corporate worship results in a lasting memorial to God's deliverance.