2 Chronicles 20:29

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 17:10 : 10 The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.
  • 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 23:27 : 27 “I will send my terror before you, and I will alarm all the people whom you encounter; I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.
  • 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!
  • Josh 5:1 : 1 When all the Amorite kings on the west side of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the seacoast heard how the LORD had dried up the water of the Jordan before the Israelites while they crossed, they lost their courage and could not even breathe for fear of the Israelites.
  • Josh 9:9-9 : 9 They told him,“Your subjects have come from a very distant land because of the reputation of the LORD your God, for we have heard the news about all he did in Egypt 10 and all he did to the two Amorite kings on the other side of the Jordan– King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan in Ashtaroth. 11 Our leaders and all who live in our land told us,‘Take provisions for your journey and go meet them. Tell them,“We are willing to be your subjects. Make a treaty with us.”’
  • 2 Kgs 7:6 : 6 The Lord had caused the Syrian camp to hear the sound of chariots and horses and a large army. Then they said to one another,“Look, the king of Israel has paid the kings of the Hittites and Egypt to attack us!”

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 17:10
    87%

    10The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.

  • 1 Chr 14:17
    79%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:30
    78%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:15
    77%

    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.

  • 2 Sam 10:19
    75%

    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 Kgs 17:39
    75%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    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.

    28They entered Jerusalem to the sound of stringed instruments and trumpets and proceeded to the temple of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 20:3
    74%

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

  • Deut 3:22
    73%

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

  • 2 Chr 18:31
    73%

    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.

  • 2 Chr 20:17-18
    2 verses
    73%

    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.

  • Deut 20:3-4
    2 verses
    73%

    3“Listen, Israel! Today you are moving forward to do battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted. Do not fear and tremble or be terrified because of them,

    4for the LORD your God goes with you to fight on your behalf against your enemies to give you victory.”

  • 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.

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
    72%

    28When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed divine wisdom to make judicial decisions.

  • Josh 4:24
    72%

    24He has done this so all the nations of the earth might recognize the LORD’s power and so you might always obey the LORD your God.”

  • Ps 102:15
    72%

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

  • Ps 33:8
    72%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:1
    72%

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

  • 1 Kgs 22:32
    72%

    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.

  • Deut 2:25
    72%

    25This very day I will begin to fill all the people of the earth with dread and to terrify them when they hear about you. They will shiver and shake in anticipation of your approach.”

  • Deut 28:10
    72%

    10Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you belong to the LORD, and they will respect you.

  • Josh 10:42
    72%

    42Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

  • Josh 23:3
    72%

    3You saw everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your behalf, for the LORD your God fights for you.

  • 2 Chr 13:18
    72%

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

  • Josh 9:1
    71%

    1The Gibeonites Deceive Israel When the news reached all the kings on the west side of the Jordan– in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the Mediterranean coast as far as Lebanon(including the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)–

  • Ps 9:20
    71%

    20Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals!(Selah)

  • Josh 4:14
    71%

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

  • Josh 2:11
    71%

    11When 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!

  • 1 Chr 29:30
    71%

    30Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms.

  • Deut 32:27
    71%

    27But I fear the reaction of their enemies, for their adversaries would misunderstand and say,“Our power is great, and the LORD has not done all this!”’

  • Deut 20:1
    71%

    1Laws Concerning War with Distant Enemies When you go to war against your enemies and see chariotry and troops who outnumber you, do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you.

  • Exod 14:31
    71%

    31When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, they feared the LORD, and they believed in the LORD and in his servant Moses.

  • 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.”

  • 1 Sam 7:7
    71%

    7When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, the leaders of the Philistines went up against Israel. When the Israelites heard about this, they were afraid of the Philistines.

  • 1 Kgs 22:44
    71%

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

  • Ps 89:7
    71%

    7a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?

  • Num 22:3
    70%

    3And the Moabites were greatly afraid of the people, because they were so numerous. The Moabites were sick with fear because of the Israelites.

  • 1 Sam 17:11
    70%

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

  • Deut 11:25
    70%

    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.

  • 1 Chr 16:25
    70%

    25For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise, he is more awesome than all gods.

  • Josh 5:1
    70%

    1When all the Amorite kings on the west side of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the seacoast heard how the LORD had dried up the water of the Jordan before the Israelites while they crossed, they lost their courage and could not even breathe for fear of the Israelites.

  • Isa 41:5
    70%

    5The coastlands see and are afraid; the whole earth trembles; they approach and come.