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◄ 2 Chronicles 20:26►
New International Version
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berakah, where they praised the LORD. This is why it is called the Valley of Berakah to this day.

New Living Translation
On the fourth day they gathered in the Valley of Blessing, which got its name that day because the people praised and thanked the LORD there. It is still called the Valley of Blessing today.

English Standard Version
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day.

Berean Standard Bible
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.

King James Bible
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.

New King James Version
And on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was called The Valley of Berachah until this day.

New American Standard Bible
Then on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for they blessed the LORD there. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah” until today.

NASB 1995
Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah “ until today.

NASB 1977
Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah” until today.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed Yahweh. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah” until today.

Amplified Bible
Then on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for it was there that they blessed the LORD. For that reason they named that place “The Valley of Beracah (blessing)” until today.

Christian Standard Bible
They assembled in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They assembled in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day, for there they praised the LORD. Therefore, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah today.

American Standard Version
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed Jehovah: therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah unto this day.

Contemporary English Version
Then on the fourth day, everyone came together in Beracah Valley and sang praises to the LORD. That's why that place was called Praise Valley.

English Revised Version
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah, unto this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the fourth day they gathered in the valley of Beracah. Because they thanked the LORD there, that place is still called the valley of Beracah [Thanks] today.

Good News Translation
On the fourth day they assembled in Beracah Valley and praised the LORD for all he had done. That is why the valley is called "Beracah."

International Standard Version
Three days later, they assembled together in the Beracah Valley, where they blessed the LORD, which is why the name of that place is called Beracah Valley to this day.

NET Bible
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, where they praised the LORD. So that place is called the Valley of Berachah to this very day.

New Heart English Bible
On the fourth day they assembled themselves in the Valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of that place was called The Valley of Berachah to this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place hath been called, The valley of Berachah, to this day.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.

World English Bible
On the fourth day, they assembled themselves in Beracah Valley, for there they blessed Yahweh. Therefore the name of that place was called “Beracah Valley” to this day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And on the fourth day they have been assembled at the Valley of Blessing, for there they blessed YHWH: therefore they have called the name of that place, “Valley of Blessing,” to this day.

Young's Literal Translation
And on the fourth day they have been assembled at the valley of Blessing, for there they blessed Jehovah: therefore they have called the name of that place, 'Valley of Blessing,' unto this day.

Smith's Literal Translation
And in the fourth day they were convoked together to the valley of praise; for there they praised Jehovah: for this, they called the name of that place, The valley of praise, even to this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And on the fourth day they were assembled in the valley of Blessing: for there they blessed the Lord, and therefore they called that place the valley of Blessing until this day.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, on the fourth day, they were gathered together in the Valley of Blessing. For they had blessed the Lord there, and therefore they called that place the Valley of Blessing, even to the present day.

New American Bible
On the fourth day they held an assembly in the Valley of Berakah —for there they blessed the LORD; that is why the place is called the Valley of Berakah to this day.

New Revised Standard Version
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD; therefore that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass after three days, when they were through taking the spoil, because it was so much, they assembled themselves on the fourth day in the valley of Borktha; for there they blessed the LORD God; therefore the name of that place was called the valley of Borktha to this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And on the fourth day they were gathered to the Plain of Blessing, because there they blessed LORD JEHOVAH their God, and because of this, the name of that place has been called Burktha until today.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah, unto this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass on the fourth day they were gathered to the Valley of Blessing; for there they blessed the Lord: therefore they called the name of the place the Valley of Blessing, until this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Joyful Return
26On the fourthdaythey assembledin the Valleyof Beracah,wherethey blessedthe LORD.Thereforethatplaceis calledthe Valleyof Beracahtothis day.27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.…

Cross References
Psalm 30:11-12
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, / that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 106:47
Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.

Psalm 107:1-2
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy

Psalm 116:12-14
How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me? / I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. / I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

Psalm 118:15
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!

Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Exodus 15:1-2
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

Deuteronomy 8:10
When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.


Treasury of Scripture

And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, to this day.

Berachah.

blessed

Exodus 15:1-19
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea…

2 Samuel 22:1
And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the daythat the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:

Psalm 103:1,2
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me,bless his holy name…

the name

Genesis 28:19
And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that citywas called Luz at the first.

Genesis 32:20
And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacobis behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

Exodus 17:15
And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

unto this day

2 Chronicles 5:9
And they drew out the stavesof the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.

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2 Chronicles 20
1.Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast
5.His prayer
14.The prophecy of Jahaziel
20.Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord
22.The great overthrow of his enemies
26.The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph
31.Jehoshaphat's reign
35.His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.














On the fourth day
The mention of the "fourth day" signifies a specific time frame following a significant event. In the context of2 Chronicles 20, this refers to the aftermath of a miraculous victory granted by God to Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah over a coalition of enemies. The number four in biblical numerology often symbolizes completeness or universality, suggesting the fulfillment of God's promise and the completeness of their victory.

they assembled in the Valley of Beracah
The Valley of Beracah, meaning "Valley of Blessing," is a geographical location where the people of Judah gathered to praise God. This valley is believed to be located near Tekoa, south of Jerusalem. The assembly in this valley highlights the communal aspect of worship and thanksgiving, emphasizing the importance of coming together to acknowledge God's intervention and blessings. The gathering also reflects the cultural practice of marking significant events with communal worship and celebration.

where they blessed the LORD
Blessing the LORD in this context involves offering praise and thanksgiving for His deliverance and provision. This act of worship is a response to God's faithfulness and power, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. The concept of blessing God is rooted in the Hebrew tradition of recognizing God's hand in the affairs of His people, as seen throughout the Psalms and other Old Testament scriptures. It underscores the reciprocal relationship between God and His people, where divine intervention is met with human gratitude.

Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day
The naming of the valley serves as a lasting memorial to God's deliverance and the people's gratitude. Such naming practices are common in the Old Testament, where significant events are commemorated by naming places, as seen with Bethel (Genesis 28:19) and Gilgal (Joshua 4:20). This enduring name serves as a testimony to future generations of God's faithfulness and the importance of remembering His acts. It also reflects the cultural practice of using place names to convey historical and spiritual truths, ensuring that the story of God's deliverance is preserved and retold.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Jehoshaphat
The king of Judah who led the people in seeking the Lord's guidance and deliverance from their enemies.

2.The Valley of Beracah
The location where the people of Judah gathered to bless the Lord after their victory. The name "Beracah" means "blessing" in Hebrew.

3.The Assembly
The gathering of the people of Judah to give thanks and praise to God for their deliverance.

4.The Enemies
The Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites who came to make war against Jehoshaphat and Judah.

5.The LORD
The central figure in the account, whose intervention and deliverance are celebrated by the people.
Teaching Points
The Power of Praise
Praise is a powerful response to God's deliverance. Just as the people of Judah gathered to bless the Lord, we too should make praise a central part of our lives, especially after experiencing God's intervention.

Remembering God's Faithfulness
Naming the place "Valley of Beracah" served as a lasting reminder of God's faithfulness. We should also create reminders of God's work in our lives to encourage us and others.

Community in Worship
The assembly in the Valley of Beracah highlights the importance of communal worship and thanksgiving. Gathering with fellow believers to praise God strengthens our faith and unity.

Trust in God's Deliverance
Jehoshaphat's account teaches us to trust in God's deliverance, even when faced with overwhelming odds. Our response should be one of faith and reliance on God's power.

Gratitude as a Lifestyle
The act of blessing the Lord in the Valley of Beracah underscores the importance of gratitude. Cultivating a lifestyle of thankfulness can transform our perspective and deepen our relationship with God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 20:26?

2.How does 2 Chronicles 20:26 inspire gratitude in your daily life?

3.What significance does the "Valley of Beracah" hold for believers today?

4.How can we incorporate collective praise in our church community?

5.How does 2 Chronicles 20:26 connect with other biblical examples of thanksgiving?

6.What steps can you take to remember God's blessings in challenging times?

7.What is the significance of the Valley of Beracah in 2 Chronicles 20:26?

8.How does 2 Chronicles 20:26 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people?

9.Why did Jehoshaphat and his people gather to bless the LORD in 2 Chronicles 20:26?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20?

11.Who were the Meunites in the Bible?

12.How did Jehoshaphat's army manage to march forth singing and then gather the spoils without engaging in a standard military offensive (2 Chronicles 20:21-25)?

13.2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation--why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here?

14.How could an alliance of hostile armies suddenly turn on each other and destroy themselves without any plausible explanation (2 Chronicles 20:22-23)?
What Does 2 Chronicles 20:26 Mean
On the fourth day

The battle was over, the spoils gathered for three full days (2 Chronicles 20:24-25), and now an entire nation took time for something more important than counting treasure—worship.

• God’s deliverance clears space for praise; victory is never an excuse to hurry on (Exodus 15:1-2,Psalm 50:14).

• Four days after the crisis began, Judah’s fears turned to joy, fulfilling the promise “Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).

• The specific mention of “the fourth day” reminds us God’s timing is perfect; nothing is random in His salvation plan (Galatians 4:4).

they assembled in the Valley of Beracah

“Beracah” means “blessing,” and the valley sat on the route from Jerusalem toward Tekoa.

• The whole nation gathered—worship is communal, not merely private (Psalm 133:1,Hebrews 10:25).

• God often turns places of impending disaster into arenas of blessing (Genesis 50:20).

• Meeting outside the city walls showed confidence: the God who had defeated the enemy could protect them in the open field (Psalm 27:1-3).

where they blessed the LORD

Judah’s first impulse was not to boast but to bless.

• Blessing the LORD means speaking well of Him—publicly acknowledging His character and works (Psalm 103:1-2,1 Chronicles 29:20).

• Their praise focused on who God is and what He had just done: “The LORD set ambushes” (2 Chronicles 20:22-23).

• Gratitude kept the spoil from becoming an idol; they honored the Giver before enjoying the gifts (Deuteronomy 8:10).

• Like the healed Samaritan who “returned, glorifying God with a loud voice” (Luke 17:15-16), Judah modeled immediate, wholehearted thanksgiving.

Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day

The name became a living memorial.

• Scripture frequently links place-names with God’s acts: “The LORD Will Provide” at Moriah (Genesis 22:14), “The LORD Is My Banner” at Rephidim (Exodus 17:15), “Ebenezer” after victory over the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:12).

• Such markers teach future generations; every time a traveler heard “Valley of Beracah,” the story of God’s rescue resurfaced (Joshua 4:6-7).

• Personal application: create tangible reminders of answered prayer—journals, songs, family traditions—so God’s faithfulness is not forgotten (Psalm 145:4-7).

summary

2 Chronicles 20:26 records a nation’s deliberate pause to celebrate God’s deliverance. On the fourth day, Judah assembled in a valley renamed “Blessing,” lifted united praise to the LORD, and left a permanent landmark so no one would overlook what He had done. The verse calls every believer to carve out time after victory, gather with others, bless the Lord out loud, and memorialize His faithfulness for the generations that follow.

(26)Valley of Berachah--i.e., blessing. The place is still calledWady Beraikut, a wide, open valley west of Tekoa, near the road from Hebron to Jerusalem. St. Jerome speaks of aCaphar Barucha, "village of blessing," in the same neighbourhood.

For there . . . unto this day.--A notice after the manner of the ancient historians (Genesis 11:9;Genesis 28:19;Exodus 17:7;2Samuel 5:20).

Verse 26. -Berachah. This is just the Hebrew fern. subst, from a verb. It is used in1 Chronicles 12:3 as the name of a man. The present name of the valley survives in the WaddyBereikat on the Hebron road, beyond, therefore, the date unto this day of the writer.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the fourth
הָרְבִעִ֗י(hā·rə·ḇi·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7243:Fourth, a fourth

day
וּבַיּ֣וֹם(ū·ḇay·yō·wm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A day

they assembled
נִקְהֲלוּ֙(niq·hă·lū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6950:To gather as an assembly or congregation

in the Valley
לְעֵ֣מֶק(lə·‘ê·meq)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6010:A vale

of Beracah,
בְּרָכָ֔ה(bə·rā·ḵāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1294:Berachah -- an Israelite, also a valley in Judah

where
שָׁ֖ם(šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033:There, then, thither

they blessed
בֵּרֲכ֣וּ(bê·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1288:To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD.
יְהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Therefore
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

that
הַה֛וּא(ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

place
הַמָּק֥וֹם(ham·mā·qō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725:A standing, a spot, a condition

is called
קָֽרְא֞וּ(qā·rə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7121:To call, proclaim, read

the Valley
עֵ֥מֶק(‘ê·meq)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6010:A vale

of Beracah
בְּרָכָ֖ה(bə·rā·ḵāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1294:Berachah -- an Israelite, also a valley in Judah

to
עַד־(‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, while

this day.
הַיּֽוֹם׃(hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A day


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