As he said these things, a woman in the crowd spoke out to him,“ Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts at which you nursed!”But he replied,“ Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”
And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place.”
Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said:“ Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the LORD your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win.”