♪ ominous music ♪
♪ ominous music continues ♪
[male speaker] Many people came and told Jehoshaphat
that a vast army was approaching to wage war against him.
Alarmed by this news, Jehoshaphat proclaimed
a fast for all of Judah.
People came from every town in Judah
to fast and pray together.
We were part of a large group, and Jehoshaphat
was earnestly asking God for assistance.
Then a man called Jahaziel stood up and said
that Jehoshaphat should not be concerned—
that it was not his battle, but God's battle.
♪ urgent music ♪
♪ urgent music continues ♪
[man speaking Berber]
[male speaker 2] It was early in the morning when we set out in the desert of Tekoa.
We were seriously concerned about facing this huge army,
but we were told to have faith.
We had also prayed.
♪ urgent music ♪
When our reconnaissance platoon came over the hill,
we only saw dead bodies all around.
♪ music ♪
The enemy had apparently turned on each other.
Jehoshaphat's prayers had won him the battle
without even having to fight.
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