So Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
- KJV Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
- BSB So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
- NKJV So Asa went out against him, and they set the troops in battle array in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
- NLT so Asa deployed his armies for battle in the valley north of Mareshah.
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Asa marches out and arrays his forces for battle in the valley at Mareshah. He confronts the threat rather than retreating in fear.
Overview
Asa positions his army to meet the invasion, showing courage grounded in his pursuit of God. The location is named precisely, anchoring the event in real geography. His readiness sets the stage for the prayer of faith that follows, the true turning point of the battle.
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