2 Chronicles 20:30

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

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  • 2 Chr 14:6-7 : 6 He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the LORD gave him peace. 7 He said to the people of Judah:“Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. The land remains ours because we have followed the LORD our God; we have followed him, and he has made us secure on all sides.” So they built the cities and prospered.
  • 2 Chr 15:15 : 15 All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the LORD and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side.
  • Job 34:29 : 29 But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,
  • Prov 16:7 : 7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.
  • John 14:27 : 27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
  • Josh 23:1 : 1 Joshua Challenges Israel to be Faithful A long time passed after the LORD made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old.
  • 2 Sam 7:1 : 1 The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David The king settled into his palace, for the LORD gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.

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  • 2 Chr 14:5-7
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    5He removed the high places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah. The kingdom had rest under his rule.

    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.

    7He said to the people of Judah:“Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. The land remains ours because we have followed the LORD our God; we have followed him, and he has made us secure on all sides.” So they built the cities and prospered.

  • 2 Chr 17:10
    78%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:29
    78%

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

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    76%

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

  • 1 Kgs 22:44-45
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    76%

    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 20:31-32
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    31Jehoshaphat’s Reign Ends Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king and he reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.

    32He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.

  • 2 Chr 17:5
    72%

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

  • 1 Kgs 5:4
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    4But now the LORD my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.

  • 1 Chr 22:9
    71%

    9Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

  • Josh 21:44
    71%

    44The LORD made them secure, in fulfillment of all he had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could resist them. The LORD handed all their enemies over to them.

  • 1 Chr 23:25
    71%

    25For David said,“The LORD God of Israel has given his people rest and has permanently settled in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 20:15
    71%

    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.

  • Isa 14:7
    70%

    7The whole earth rests and is quiet; they break into song.

  • 1 Chr 22:18
    70%

    18He told them,“The LORD your God is with you! He has made you secure on every side, for he handed over to me the inhabitants of the region and the region is subdued before the LORD and his people.

  • Judg 3:30
    70%

    30Israel humiliated Moab that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.

  • 2 Chr 14:1
    70%

    1(13:23) Abijah passed away and was buried in the City of David. His son Asa replaced him as king. During his reign the land had rest for ten years.

  • 2 Sam 7:1
    70%

    1The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David The king settled into his palace, for the LORD gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.

  • 2 Chr 15:19
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    19Asa’s Failures There was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.

  • Isa 32:17-18
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    69%

    17Fairness will produce peace and result in lasting security.

    18My people will live in peaceful settlements, in secure homes, and in safe, quiet places.

  • 2 Chr 20:27
    69%

    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 Chr 15:15
    69%

    15All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the LORD and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side.

  • 1 Kgs 22:50
    69%

    50Jehoshaphat passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoram replaced him as king.

  • 2 Chr 20:17-18
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    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 Kgs 4:24-25
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    69%

    24His royal court was so large because he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River from Tiphsah to Gaza; he was at peace with all his neighbors.

    25All the people of Judah and Israel had security; everyone from Dan to Beer Sheba enjoyed the produce of their vines and fig trees throughout Solomon’s lifetime.

  • 2 Chr 21:1
    69%

    1Jehoshaphat passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Jehoram replaced him as king.

  • Deut 12:10
    69%

    10When you do go across the Jordan River and settle in the land he is granting you as an inheritance and you find relief from all the enemies who surround you, you will live in safety.

  • Heb 4:9
    69%

    9Consequently a Sabbath rest remains for the people of God.

  • 2 Chr 17:1
    68%

    1Jehoshaphat Becomes King His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.

  • Josh 11:23
    68%

    23Joshua conquered the whole land, just as the LORD had promised Moses, and he assigned Israel their tribal portions. Then the land was free of war.

  • 1 Kgs 22:42
    68%

    42Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king and he reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.

  • Josh 23:1
    68%

    1Joshua Challenges Israel to be Faithful A long time passed after the LORD made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old.

  • Judg 8:28
    67%

    28Gideon’s Story Ends The Israelites humiliated Midian; the Midianites’ fighting spirit was broken. The land had rest for forty years during Gideon’s time.

  • Lev 26:6
    67%

    6I will grant peace in the land so that you will lie down to sleep without anyone terrifying you. I will remove harmful animals from the land, and no sword of war will pass through your land.

  • 2 Chr 20:1
    67%

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

  • 2 Chr 18:31
    67%

    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 20:3
    67%

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

  • Judg 5:31
    67%

    31May all your enemies perish like this, O LORD! But may those who love you shine like the rising sun at its brightest!” And the land had rest for forty years.

  • Exod 16:30
    67%

    30So the people rested on the seventh day.

  • Job 3:17
    67%

    17There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest.

  • Jer 47:7
    67%

    7But how can it rest when I, the LORD, have given it orders? I have ordered it to attack the people of Ashkelon and the seacoast.