2 Chronicles 20:7

“Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend forever?”

Context:The book of 2 Chronicles is a historical account of the kings of Judah, focusing primarily on the reign of King Solomon and his descendants. Chapter 20 describes an event during the reign of King Jehoshaphat, where a vast army of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites gathered against Judah.

Acknowledging God’s Sovereignty:In this verse, King Jehoshaphat addresses God, recognizing His authority and power. He acknowledges that God had driven out the previous inhabitants of the land and had given it to the descendants of Abraham, who was known as God’s friend. By starting with this acknowledgment, Jehoshaphat establishes his trust in God’s ability to deliver them from their enemies.

God’s Faithfulness:The verse highlights the faithfulness of God towards His covenant with Abraham. The land of Canaan was promised to Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting possession (Genesis 17:8). Jehoshaphat acknowledges that God fulfilled His promise by giving the land to the seed of Abraham.

Drawing Strength from the Past:By recounting God’s past faithfulness, Jehoshaphat finds encouragement and confidence in the present situation. He draws strength from the fact that God had delivered the land into the hands of His people before and can do so again.

• Trusting God’s Promises:King Jehoshaphat’s words reflect his trust in God’s promises. Similarly, we can trust in the promises of God found throughout the Bible. God is faithful to fulfill His promises and is able to provide deliverance, guidance, and strength when we face trials and tribulations.