Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
Parallel translations
- WEB So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.
- KJV So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.
- NKJV Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.
- NASB So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God gave him rest on all sides.
- NLT So Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
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Quick answer
Jehoshaphat's kingdom enjoyed peace because God gave him rest on every side. Faith and obedience opened the way to God-given security.
Overview
This summary statement marks the high point of Jehoshaphat's reign, recalling the 'rest' God granted David and Solomon. The rest is God's gift, not merely the fruit of political skill, underscoring the Chronicler's theme that trusting Yahweh brings blessing. Such rest foreshadows the deeper, lasting rest believers find in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Chr 15:15And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
- 2 Chr 14:6–7Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Job 34:29But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
- 2 Sam 7:1After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
- Josh 23:1A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,
- Prov 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
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