דברי הימים ב, פרק כ׳, פסוק כ׳

As dawn breaks and the army marches toward the battlefield, the anticipated military briefings and tactical plans are entirely absent. Instead, King Jehoshaphat halts his forces to deliver a purely spiritual address. Their destination is the wilderness of Tekoa, a harsh, desert area east of the familiar settlement [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. In this setting, the king makes it clear that unlike standard military campaigns that rely on physical courage and strategic planning, this specific conflict requires nothing but absolute faith [מלבי״ם].

Jehoshaphat promises the people that their belief will lead to a profound state of security and endurance. Commentators offer several ways to understand this promised outcome. One approach views it as a guarantee of physical survival and stability; the nation will endure, provided they do not let the fear of past sins cause them to doubt God's promises [מצודת דוד, רלב״ג]. Another perspective suggests the promise is about the faith itself, assuring the people that their dedication to God will be proven strong and lasting [רש״י, רד״ק, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. A third angle presents a mutual relationship: if the people place their complete trust in God, God will, in turn, place His trust in them and uphold His promise [מלבי״ם].

The king concludes his address by urging the nation to trust in God's prophets to ensure their success, reflecting his deep reliance on both God and His messengers [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The core message emphasizes an unwavering trust in the prophet's specific instruction for this battle, which was to do absolutely nothing. It is through this pure faith alone that the people will achieve their victory [מלבי״ם].