KJV ORIGINAL
And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When all the kingdoms in those lands heard that the LORD had fought against Israel's enemies, they were filled with awe and reverence for God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's powerful victory on behalf of His people caused surrounding nations to respect and fear Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse follows King Jehoshaphat's miraculous victory over a coalition of enemy armies (Moabites, Ammonites, and others) who had come to attack Judah. Instead of fighting, Jehoshaphat and his people prayed and trusted God, who caused the enemy armies to turn on each other and destroy themselves. News of this supernatural intervention spread throughout the region.
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