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'''Jahaziel''' or '''Chaziel''' the [[Levite]] was a [[prophet]] in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. The name means "Beheld of God".  

{{bibleverse|2|Chronicles|20|HE}} recounts a joint attack on Judah by the nations of [[Moab]], [[Ammon]], and [[Edom]] in the time of King [[Jehoshaphat]]. The King declared a fast to [[Tetragrammaton|the LORD]] and prayed for his help before the assembled nation. 

Then the [[Holy Spirit|Spirit of the LORD]] came upon Jahaziel son of [[Zechariah (biblical)|Zechariah, the son of Benaiah]], who declared the word of the LORD, "The battle is not yours, but God’s", and concluding, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you." 

The next morning, Jehosaphat led his people out, calling them to have [[faith]] in the LORD, and leading them in [[praise]].  They saw their enemies turn on each other, and returned to [[Jerusalem]] in joy. After that, the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side. 

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