1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Chronicles 20:3 And Josaphat being seized with fear, betook himself wholly to pray to the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Juda.

Juda. The whole kingdom was concerned. Sometimes a fast was proclaimed for one city, 3 Kings 21:9., and Jonas 3:7. (Calmet) --- They were accustomed to fast, not only to subdue the flesh, but also for other necessities. (Worthington)