So when the captainsof the chariotssawJehoshaphat,they said,"It is the kingof Israel,"and they turnedasideto fightagainsthim. But Jehoshaphatcriedout, and the LORDhelpedhim, and Goddivertedthem from him.
They were helpedagainstthem, and the Hagritesand allwho [were] with them were giveninto their hand;for they criedout to Godin the battle,and He answeredtheir prayersbecausethey trustedin Him.
When Judahturnedaround,behold,they were attackedboth frontand rear;so they criedto the LORD,and the priestsblewthe trumpets.
Then the menof Judahraiseda war cry,and when the menof Judahraisedthe war cry,then it was that GodroutedJeroboamand allIsraelbeforeAbijahand Judah.
Then Asacalledto the LORDhis Godand said,"LORD,thereis noonebesidesYou to help[in the battle] betweenthe powerfuland those who havenostrength;so helpus, O LORDour God,for we trustin You, and in Your namehave comeagainstthismultitude.O LORD,You are our God;let not manprevailagainstYou."
Now the kingof Aramhad commandedthe captainsof his chariots,saying,"Do not fightwith smallor great,but with the kingof Israelalone."
When the captainsof the chariotssawthat it was not the kingof Israel,they turnedbackfrom pursuinghim.
Godhelpedhim againstthe Philistines,and againstthe Arabianswho livedin Gur-baal,and the Meunites.
Now in the firstyearof Cyruskingof Persia,in order to fulfillthe wordof the LORDby the mouthof Jeremiah,the LORDstirredup the spiritof Cyruskingof Persia,so that he senta proclamationthroughout allhis kingdom,and also[put it] in writing,saying:
Blessedbe the LORD,the Godof our fathers,whohas put[such a thing] as thisin the king'sheart,to adornthe houseof the LORDwhichis in Jerusalem,
"OLord,I beseechYou, may Your earbe attentiveto the prayerof Your servantand the prayerof Your servantswho delightto revereYour name,and makeYour servantsuccessfultodayand granthim compassionbeforethisman."Now I was the cupbearerto the king.
You pushedme violentlyso that I was falling,But the LORDhelpedme.
The angelof the LORDencampsaroundthose who fearHim, And rescuesthem.
Godis our refugeand strength,A verypresenthelpin trouble.
The LORDof hostsis with us; The Godof Jacobis our stronghold.Selah.
In God,[whose] wordI praise,In the LORD,[whose] wordI praise,
Ifthe LORDhad not beenmy help,My soulwould soonhave dweltin [the abode of] silence.
As Pharaohdrewnear,the sonsof Israellooked,and behold,the Egyptianswere marchingafterthem, and they becameveryfrightened;so the sonsof Israelcriedout to the LORD.
When a man'swaysare pleasingto the LORD,He makesevenhis enemiesto be at peacewith him.
The king'sheartis [like] channelsof waterin the handof the LORD;He turnsit whereverHe wishes.
