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Berean Standard Bible

“The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.”

2 Chronicles 20:22

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Jehoshaphat has appointed singers to go ahead of the army, praising the Lord for his enduring love, as the prophet Jahaziel had told him that the battle was God's and not theirs.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.

World English Bible (WEB)

When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck.

King James Version (KJV)

And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when they began to sing and to praise, Jehovah set liers-in-wait against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, that were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And at the first notes of song and praise the Lord sent a surprise attack against the children of Ammon and Moab and the people of Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were overcome.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y como comenzaron con clamor y con alabanza, puso Jehová contra los hijos de Ammón, de Moab, y del monte de Seir, las emboscadas de ellos mismos que venían contra Judá, y matáronse los unos á los otros:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando comenzaron a entonar este coro, el Señor hizo que los hijos de Amón, Moab y de Seír comenzaran a pelear entre sí, y se mataran unos a otros.

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