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
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, King Jehoshaphat ruled Judah during the divided kingdom era, following his father Asa, and he focused on spiritual reforms by removing idols and teaching God's law throughout the land. This faithfulness led to military strengthening and prosperity for Judah, as described in the surrounding verses. As a result, the surrounding nations recognized God's power through Jehoshaphat's leadership and chose not to wage war against him.
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