Victory Vindicated

orchidee



Tune: St Bees

('Hark my soul, it is the Lord')

2 Chronicles 20 v.12 - 25 parts

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The prophet Jahaziel

Did speak unto Judah all

When enemy did surround

Them, in troubles they were found

 

Prophet said, Hearken to me

And King Jehoshaphat [of Judah] see

Thus says the Lord unto you

You have prayed,  I heard you true

 

Be not afraid nor dismayed

By enemy host arrayed

For the battle is not yours

But God's, vic'try He ensures

 

They went out, did sing praise to

The Lord, their faith did renew

Their enemies they did fight

Among themselves and took flight

 

So the Lord did answer prayer

Heard the words that were prayed there

O our God, will you not judge

Them, though they seem not to budge

 

For we have no might against

This great company, we hence

Know not what to do, but our

Eyes are on you and your power

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 22nd, 2025 03:33
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7. The prayer in verses 5 and 6 is said before the prophet's message comes in verses 1-4.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 19
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  • sorenbarrett

    Oh Orchi this hymn seems one that would rouse one to battle but with confidence in the leader. I always wondered why people are so violent and always justify it by saying God told them to. A good hymn

    • orchidee

      Thank you SB. The Israelites had their enemies and had to battle against enemy nations to enter and to keep their 'Promised Land'. This seems to be why Old Testament battles were justified. But yes, people can say 'God told me to' fight, and it could be an excuse, or paranoia even in some cases, if 'hearing voices'.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Orchi I wonder how the story would read from a Philistine Bible or Canaanite

        • orchidee

          I suppose the Philistines or Canaanites would see Israel as their enemy. A sort of vice versa.

        • arqios

          Good write O! 🕊️🙏

          • orchidee

            Thank you A.

            • arqios

              Welcome O🕊️🙏🏻

            • 2781

              ☆That was that a case of,
              Be still, and know that I am God.

              • orchidee

                Thank you 2.

              • Goldfinch60

                Good one Orchi.

                • orchidee

                  Thank you Gold.

                • Paul Bell

                  The thing that always confused me. Are the Israelites' god's people and who are the others.
                  People always say they fight in the name of god, or maybe use the name of god for fighting.
                  Enlighten me.

                  • orchidee

                    I think it was because of the other nations idolatry - a case of the relatively 'good' people inheriting the 'bad' people's lands. Though then again, Israel had times of idolatry too, in turning away from God (capital 'G' there) to other gods (small 'g' there) which were called no-gods by the prophets.
                    There can be some hypocrisy too, and hiding behind 'religion', in saying 'God is on OUR side', and then the opposition may say the same thing!
                    Hop this helps.



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