Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not go to war against Jehoshaphat. New Living Translation Then the fear of the LORD fell over all the surrounding kingdoms so that none of them wanted to declare war on Jehoshaphat. English Standard Version And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, and they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Berean Standard Bible And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. King James Bible And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. New King James Version And the fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. New American Standard Bible Now the dread of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. NASB 1995 Now the dread of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. NASB 1977 Now the dread of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. Legacy Standard Bible Now the dread of Yahweh was on all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. Amplified Bible Now the dread of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. Christian Standard Bible The terror of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so they didn’t fight against Jehoshaphat. Holman Christian Standard Bible The terror of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so they didn’t fight against Jehoshaphat. American Standard Version And the fear of Jehovah fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Contemporary English Version The nations around Judah were afraid of the LORD's power, so none of them attacked Jehoshaphat. English Revised Version And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. GOD'S WORD® Translation Fear of the LORD came to all the kingdoms around Judah. As a result, they didn't wage war against Jehoshaphat. Good News Translation The LORD made all the surrounding kingdoms afraid to go to war against King Jehoshaphat. International Standard Version Because they were afraid of the LORD, none of the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah dared go to war against Jehoshaphat. Majority Standard Bible And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. NET Bible The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat. New Heart English Bible The fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Webster's Bible Translation And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a fear of YHWH on all kingdoms of the lands that [are] around Judah, and they have not fought with Jehoshaphat; Young's Literal Translation And here is a fear of Jehovah on all kingdoms of the lands that are round about Judah, and they have not fought with Jehoshaphat; Smith's Literal Translation And the fear of Jehovah will be upon all the kingdoms of the lands that are round about Judah, and they warred not with Jehoshaphat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the fear of the Lord came upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Juda, and they durst not make war against Josaphat. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah. And they did not dare to make war against Jehoshaphat. New American Bible Now the fear of the LORD was upon all the kingdoms of the countries surrounding Judah, so that they did not war against Jehoshaphat. New Revised Standard Version The fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands around Judah, and they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the awe of LORD JEHOVAH was on all the kingdoms of the cities that were around Yehuda, and they did not fight with Yehoshaphat. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And a terror from the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Brenton Septuagint Translation And a terror of the Lord was upon all the kingdoms of the land round about Juda, and they made no war against Josaphat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah…9They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people. 10And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. 11Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 14:14 and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. 2 Chronicles 20:29 And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. Deuteronomy 2:25 This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” Exodus 23:27 I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run. Joshua 2:9-11 and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. 1 Samuel 14:15 Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. Isaiah 2:19-21 Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. / In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Psalm 48:4-6 For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together. / They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror. / Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor. Psalm 105:38 Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them. Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:43 A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. Acts 5:11 And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events. Luke 1:65 All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events. Hebrews 12:21 The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” Treasury of Scripture And the fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. the fear 2 Chronicles 14:14 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them. Genesis 35:5 And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. Exodus 15:14-16 The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina… fell [heb] was 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Exodus 34:24 For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year. Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Jump to Previous Dread Fear Fell Fought Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Kingdoms Lands Round Surrounding Terror War WarsJump to Next Dread Fear Fell Fought Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Kingdoms Lands Round Surrounding Terror War Wars2 Chronicles 17 1. Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers7. He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah 10. His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute 12. His greatness, captains, and armies The fear of the LORD This phrase is central to understanding the spiritual climate during Jehoshaphat's reign. The Hebrew word for "fear" is "yirah," which can denote reverence, awe, or terror. In this context, it signifies a profound respect and acknowledgment of God's power and sovereignty. The "fear of the LORD" is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often associated with wisdom and obedience (Proverbs 9:10). It implies that the surrounding nations recognized the divine favor and protection over Judah, leading them to refrain from aggression. fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah so that they did not make war with Jehoshaphat (10) The fear of the Lord.--A dread of Jehovah (pachad), aps. 14:13, 20:29. (Comp. Exodus 15:16; 1Samuel 11:7; Isaiah 2:10. ) This phrase is not peculiar to the chronicler, as Keil and Bertheau assert. "The kingdoms of the lands" is so (2Chronicles 12:8; 1Chronicles 29:30). . . . Verse 10. - The moral effect of this peaceful war of Jehoshaphat is manifestly great.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the dreadפַּ֣חַד (pa·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6343: A, alarm of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel fell וַיְהִ֣י ׀ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the kingdoms מַמְלְכ֣וֹת (mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign of the lands הָֽאֲרָצ֔וֹת (hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land that אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that surrounded סְבִיב֣וֹת (sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites so that they did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no make war נִלְחֲמ֖וּ (nil·ḥă·mū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with Jehoshaphat. יְהוֹשָׁפָֽט׃ (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 17:10 NIV2 Chronicles 17:10 NLT 2 Chronicles 17:10 ESV 2 Chronicles 17:10 NASB 2 Chronicles 17:10 KJV 2 Chronicles 17:10 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 17:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 17:10 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 17:10 French Bible 2 Chronicles 17:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:10 The fear of Yahweh fell on all (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |