So Judahgatheredtogether to seekhelp from the LORD;they evencamefrom allthe citiesof Judahto seekthe LORD.
Those from allthe tribesof Israelwho settheir heartson seekingthe LORDGodof Israelfollowedthem to Jerusalem,to sacrificeto the LORDGodof their fathers.
He appointedjudgesin the landin allthe fortifiedcitiesof Judah,cityby city.
Then Jehoshaphatstoodin the assemblyof Judahand Jerusalem,in the houseof the LORDbeforethe newcourt,
and My peoplewhoare calledby My namehumblethemselves and prayand seekMy faceand turnfrom their wickedways,then I will hearfrom heaven,will forgivetheir sinand will healtheir land.
Then I proclaimeda fastthereat the riverof Ahava,that we might humbleourselves beforeour Godto seekfrom Him a safejourneyfor us, our littleones,and allour possessions.
Callupon Me in the dayof trouble;I shall rescueyou, and you will honorMe."
In God,whose wordI praise,In GodI have putmy trust;I shall not be afraid.Whatcan [mere] mandoto me?
For Godwill saveZionand buildthe citiesof Judah,That they may dwellthereand possessit.
Consecratea fast,Proclaima solemnassembly;Gatherthe elders[And] allthe inhabitantsof the landTo the houseof the LORDyour God,And cryout to the LORD.
For thussaysthe LORDto the houseof Israel,"SeekMe that you may live.
Gatheryourselvestogether, yes, gather,O nationwithoutshame,