2 Chronicles 20:30

So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet,—for his God, gave him rest, round about.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

In Context

29And it came to pass that, the dread of God, was upon all the kingdoms of the countries,-when they heard, that Yahweh had fought against the enemies of Israel.

31Thus Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah,—thirty-five years old, was he when he began to reign, and, twenty-five years, reigned he in Jerusalem, and the, name of his mother, was Azubah, daughter of Shilhi.

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Cross References

Joshua 23:1And it came to pass, after many days, when Yahweh had given rest unto Israel, from all their enemies round about,—and, Joshua, had become old, advanced in days,

2 Chronicles 14:6And he built cities of defence, in Judah,—for the land had quiet, nor was there near him any war, in these years, because Yahweh had given him rest.

Job 11:19And shalt rest, with none to put thee in terror,—and many shall entreat thy favour.

Proverbs 3:24When thou sittest down, thou shalt have no dread, yea thou shalt lie down, and sweet shall be thy sleep.

Zephaniah 3:13The remnant of Israel—will not do perversity, nor speak falsehood, neither shall there be found in their mouth a tongue of deceit,—surely, they, shall feed and lie down, with none to make them afraid.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 20:21-31

Ammon or Moab Destroyed. ( b. c. 892.) 20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord , and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord… Read the whole commentary →

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