2 Chronicles 20:20

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 20:15 contains the prophecy from Jahaziel that Jehoshaphat references here — 'believe his prophets' directly echoes this divine promise.

2 Chronicles 20:16 Historical context

Verse 16 records the prophet's specific marching orders — the very word Jehoshaphat then calls the people to trust.

In 32:8, Hezekiah declares God fights for them against mere flesh — a parallel to Jehoshaphat's confidence in God.

In 13:18, Judah's victory is attributed to reliance on God — the same principle Jehoshaphat urges here.

In 15:2, Azariah tells Asa that the LORD is with those who are with Him — echoing Jehoshaphat's call to seek God.

Hebrews 11:6 expands on the principle: faith in God is essential to please Him, echoing Jehoshaphat's call to believe in God for success.

John 14:1 Parallel

John 14:1 — Jesus commands 'Believe in God; believe also in me' — a similar call to trust, now extended to Christ himself.

Isaiah 7:9 Allusion

Isaiah 7:9 uses the same Hebrew wordplay: 'If you will not believe, you will not be established' — a direct parallel to Jehoshaphat's exhortation.

Exodus 14:31 shows Israel believing in the LORD and His servant Moses — the same dual belief Jehoshaphat commands in God and His prophets.

In 2 Kings 5:14, Naaman obeys Elisha's command and is healed — a clear example of faith in a prophet bringing success.

Luke 1:45 Parallel

Luke 1:45 blesses Mary for believing that God's promise would be fulfilled, paralleling the result of faith.

Mark 11:22 Parallel

Mark 11:22 says 'Have faith in God,' virtually identical to the command here to believe in the LORD.

Mark 9:23 Parallel

Mark 9:23 teaches that all things are possible for the one who believes, echoing the prosperity promised to believers.

Mark 5:36 Parallel

Mark 5:36 records Jesus' command 'only believe,' a direct parallel to Jehoshaphat's call to believe in God.

Daniel 6:23 Parallel

Daniel 6:23 explicitly states Daniel was saved because he believed in his God, directly mirroring the call to believe.

Exodus 19:9 Parallel

Exodus 19:9 shows God arranging for people to believe Moses forever, reinforcing the importance Jehoshaphat places on believing the prophets.

Numbers 20:12 records Moses and Aaron punished for not believing God — the opposite outcome of Jehoshaphat's promise that belief brings establishment.

Deuteronomy 1:32 recounts Israel's failure to believe God despite His word, contrasting with Jehoshaphat's call to believe and be established.

Acts 27:25 Parallel

Acts 27:25 shows Paul's belief that God's word will stand, paralleling the call to believe His prophets.

In 1 Kings 17:15, the widow obeys Elijah's word and receives daily provision — a vivid example of faith in a prophet bringing success.

2 Kings 7:20 records the officer's death from unbelief — a direct contrast to the success promised for faith in prophets.

2 Kings 7:2 Contrast

In 2 Kings 7:2, the officer doubts Elisha's prophecy and faces judgment — a stark contrast to the promise that faith in prophets brings success.

Romans 11:20 applies the same principle: faith establishes, unbelief breaks off. Both warn against pride and call for steadfast belief.

John 13:20 Parallel

John 13:20 teaches that receiving God's messenger is receiving God Himself — paralleling the principle of believing prophets as believing God.

John 5:46 Parallel

John 5:46 ties belief in Moses (a prophet) to belief in Christ, showing prophets point to the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan.

Exodus 4:5 Parallel

Exodus 4:5 gives a sign so people believe Moses is sent by God, illustrating the basis for believing a prophet — exactly what Jehoshaphat urges.

John 5:47 Parallel

John 5:47 argues that disbelief in Moses' writings prevents belief in Jesus' words, extending Jehoshaphat's call to believe the prophets.

Luke 16:31 Parallel

Luke 16:31 warns that ignoring Moses and the prophets leaves one unconvinced even by a miracle, reinforcing the necessity of believing prophets.

Deuteronomy 32:20 describes God hiding from a perverse generation — the opposite of the promise here that faith in God brings upholding.

In 2 Samuel 24:19, David obeys the prophet Gad — a direct example of believing God's prophets as urged here.

2 Kings 18:5 praises Hezekiah's trust in God — a parallel to Jehoshaphat's call to have faith in the LORD here.

In 2 Kings 6:10, the king heeds Elisha's warnings and is protected — another example of success through faith in a prophet.