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2 Chronicles 20:29–30

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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.
So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.
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From verse 29

  1. 2 Chronicles 17:10Rank 1 from verse 29
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    10¶ 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.

  2. 2 Kings 7:6Rank 2 from verse 29
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    6For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

  3. Exodus 23:27Rank 3 from verse 29
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    27I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee.

  4. 2 Chronicles 14:14Rank 4 from verse 29
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    14And 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.

  5. Genesis 35:5Rank 5 from verse 29
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    5And 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.

From verse 30

  1. 2 Chronicles 15:15Rank 1 from verse 30
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    15And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.

  2. 2 Chronicles 14:6–7Rank 2 from verse 30
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    6¶ And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the Lord had given him rest.

    7Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the Lord our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  3. 2 Samuel 7:1Rank 3 from verse 30
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    1AND it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

  4. Job 34:29Rank 4 from verse 30
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    29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

  5. John 14:27Rank 5 from verse 30
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    27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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2 Chronicles 20:29

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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kingdoms

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Sense 1: Realms, nations, or dominions ruled by kings. Sense 2: The exercise of royal rule.

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heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

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COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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2 Chronicles 20:30

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realm

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A royal jurisdiction or extent of government; a kingdom; a king's dominions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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quiet

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Sense 1: Stillness, rest, peace, or freedom from disturbance. Sense 2: Calm or still, or to make calm.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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28And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the Lord.

29And 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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30So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

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31¶ And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

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