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.
The fear of the LORD came upon all the kingdoms in the lands surrounding Judah, so they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.
This verse shows that God protected King Jehoshaphat by causing the surrounding nations to respect and fear the LORD so much that they wouldn't attack Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah (around 870-848 BC), who was known for his faithful devotion to God and religious reforms. Jehoshaphat had strengthened Judah both militarily and spiritually, removing idols and sending teachers throughout the land to instruct people in God's law. The surrounding nations - including traditional enemies like the Philistines and Arabs - recognized that God's hand was upon Judah.
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