Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.
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.
- BSB Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
- 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 15:15All Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found by them. Then Yahweh gave them rest all around.
- 2 Chr 14:6–7He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Job 34:29When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,
- 2 Sam 7:1When the king lived in his house, and Yahweh had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
- Josh 23:1After many days, when Yahweh had given rest to Israel from their enemies all around, and Joshua was old and well advanced in years,
- Prov 16:7When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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