2 Chronicles 17:10

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The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 14:14 : 14 They defeated all the cities surrounding Gerar, for the LORD caused them to panic. The men of Judah looted all the cities, for they contained a huge amount of goods.
  • Gen 35:5 : 5 and they started on their journey. The surrounding cities were afraid of God, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.
  • Exod 15:14-16 : 14 The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will seize the inhabitants of Philistia. 15 Then the chiefs of Edom will be terrified, trembling will seize the leaders of Moab, and the inhabitants of Canaan will shake. 16 Fear and dread will fall on them; by the greatness of your arm they will be as still as stone until your people pass by, O LORD, until the people whom you have bought pass by.
  • Exod 34:24 : 24 For I will drive out the nations before you and enlarge your borders; no one will covet your land when you go up to appear before the LORD your God three times in the year.
  • Josh 2:9-9 : 9 She said to the men,“I know the LORD is handing this land over to you. We are absolutely terrified of you, and all who live in the land are cringing before you. 10 For we heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you left Egypt and how you annihilated the two Amorite kings, Sihon and Og, on the other side of the Jordan. 11 When we heard the news we lost our courage and no one could even breathe for fear of you. For the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below!
  • 2 Chr 16:9 : 9 Certainly the LORD watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.”
  • Prov 16:7 : 7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

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  • 2 Chr 20:29-30
    2 verses
    87%

    29All the kingdoms of the surrounding lands were afraid of God when they heard how the LORD had fought against Israel’s enemies.

    30Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

  • 2 Chr 20:15-18
    4 verses
    79%

    15He said:“Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you:‘Don’t be afraid and don’t panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

    16Tomorrow march down against them as they come up the Ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the ravine in front of the wilderness of Jeruel.

    17You will not fight in this battle. Take your positions, stand, and watch the LORD deliver you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid and don’t panic! Tomorrow march out toward them; the LORD is with you!’”

    18Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face toward the ground, and all the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD and worshiped him.

  • 1 Chr 14:17
    77%

    17So David became famous in all the lands; the LORD caused all the nations to fear him.

  • 2 Chr 17:3-6
    4 verses
    77%

    3The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David’s footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,

    4but instead sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike the Israelites.

    5The LORD made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected.

    6He was committed to following the LORD; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

  • 2 Chr 20:3
    76%

    3Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the LORD’s advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast.

  • 1 Kgs 22:44-45
    2 verses
    75%

    44(22:45) Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.

    45The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, including his successes and military exploits, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 18:31-32
    2 verses
    75%

    31When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said,“He must be the king of Israel!” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. The LORD helped him; God lured them away from him.

    32When the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they turned away from him.

  • 1 Kgs 22:32
    74%

    32When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said,“He must be the king of Israel.” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.

  • 2 Chr 14:14
    73%

    14They defeated all the cities surrounding Gerar, for the LORD caused them to panic. The men of Judah looted all the cities, for they contained a huge amount of goods.

  • 2 Chr 20:1
    73%

    1The Lord Gives Jehoshaphat Military Success Later the Moabites and Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites, attacked Jehoshaphat.

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    73%

    1When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,

  • 2 Chr 20:27
    73%

    27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat leading them; the LORD had given them reason to rejoice over their enemies.

  • 2 Sam 10:19
    72%

    19When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subjects of Israel. The Arameans were no longer willing to help the Ammonites.

  • 2 Chr 17:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    11Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat tribute, including a load of silver. The Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks.

    12Jehoshaphat’s power kept increasing. He built fortresses and storage cities throughout Judah.

  • Josh 10:8
    72%

    8The LORD told Joshua,“Don’t be afraid of them, for I am handing them over to you. Not one of them can resist you.”

  • 2 Chr 17:9
    72%

    9They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the scroll of the law of the LORD. They traveled to all the cities of Judah and taught the people.

  • 2 Chr 19:7
    72%

    7Respect the LORD and make careful decisions, for the LORD our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”

  • Josh 4:14
    72%

    14That day the LORD brought honor to Joshua before all Israel. They respected him all his life, just as they had respected Moses.

  • Jer 10:7
    72%

    7Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their kings.

  • 2 Chr 19:9
    71%

    9He commanded them:“Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives.

  • 2 Kgs 17:39
    71%

    39Instead you must worship the LORD your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies.”

  • 2 Chr 20:20
    71%

    20Early the next morning they marched out to the wilderness 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.”

  • 2 Chr 13:18
    71%

    18That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

  • Deut 11:25
    71%

    25Nobody will be able to resist you; the LORD your God will spread the fear and terror of you over the whole land on which you walk, just as he promised you.

  • Deut 17:13
    71%

    13Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and not be so presumptuous again.

  • Ps 33:8
    71%

    8Let the whole earth fear the LORD! Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him!

  • Deut 3:22
    71%

    22Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God will personally fight for you.”

  • Josh 10:25
    71%

    25Then Joshua said to them,“Don’t be afraid and don’t panic! Be strong and brave, for the LORD will do the same thing to all your enemies you fight.”

  • Hos 10:3
    71%

    3The Lord Will Punish Israel by Removing Its Kings Very soon they will say,“We have no king since we did not fear the LORD. But what can a king do for us anyway?”

  • 2 Chr 14:6
    71%

    6He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the LORD gave him peace.

  • Deut 1:29
    71%

    29So I responded to you,“Do not be terrified of them!

  • Zech 8:15
    70%

    15so, to the contrary, I have planned in these days to do good to Jerusalem and Judah– do not fear!

  • Ps 102:15
    70%

    15The nations will respect the reputation of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will respect his splendor,

  • Prov 19:23
    70%

    23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • 2 Kgs 3:12
    70%

    12Jehoshaphat said,“Yes, he receives the LORD’s messages.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to visit him.

  • 1 Sam 17:11
    70%

    11When Saul and all the Israelites heard these words of the Philistine, they were upset and very afraid.