At that time, the LORD started sending troops to rob and destroy towns in Judah. Some of these troops were from Babylonia, and others were from Syria, Moab, and Ammon. The LORD had sent his servants the prophets to warn Judah about this,
He sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah, “The king of Moab has rebelled. Will you go with me to attack him?” “Yes, I will,” Jehoshaphat answered. “I'm on your side, and my soldiers and horses are at your command.
The king ordered a huge meal to be prepared for Syria's army, and when they finished eating, he let them go. For a while, the Syrian troops stopped invading Israel's territory.