The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms
Genesis 35:5 Then they (Jacob and his family and household) set out, and the terror of God fell on the towns all around them so that no one pursued them.
Deuteronomy 2:25 "This very day I will begin to put the terror and fear of you (Israel) on all the nations under heaven. They will hear reports of you and will tremble and be in anguish because of you."
when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel
Exodus 14:13-14 Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side
1 Chronicles 22:8-9 "But this word of the LORD came to me: 'You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight. But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign.' "
1 Chronicles 22:17-18 Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon. He said to them, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has given the inhabitants of the land into my hands, and the land is subject to the LORD and to his people."
2 Chronicles 14:5-7 He (Asa) removed the high places and incense altars in every town in Judah and the kingdom was at peace under him. He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest. "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought him and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered.
2 Chronicles 15:15 All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
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