1. After this the Moabites, the Ammonites, and with them some Meunites came to fight against Jehoshaphat.
2. Jehoshaphat was told: “A great multitude is coming against you from across the sea, from Edom; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (which is En-gedi).
3. Frightened, Jehoshaphat resolved to consult the Lord. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.