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II Chronicles 20:30

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Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 30

We have here, I. The great danger and distress that Jehoshaphat and his kingdom were in from a foreign invasion (Ch2 20:1, Ch2 20:2). II. The pious course he took for their safety, by fasting, and praying, and seeking God (Ch2 20:3-13). III. The assurance which God, by a prophet, immediately gave them of victory (Ch2 20:14-17). IV. Their thankful believing reception of those assurances (Ch2 20:18-21). V. The defeat which God gave to their enemies thereupon (Ch2 20:22-25). VI. A solemn thanksgiving which they kept for their victory, and for a happy consequences of it (Ch2 20:26-30). VII. The conclusion of the reign of Jehoshaphat, not without some blemishes (Ch2 20:31-37).

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Strong's Concordancev. 30

מַלְכוּת (malkûwth, H4438) — a rule; concretely, a dominion יְהוֹשָׁפָט (Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ, H3092) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ, H8252) — to repose (usually figurative) אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… נוּחַ (nûwach, H5117) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and… סָבִיב (çâbîyb, H5439) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without…

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II Chronicles 15:15rank 6

And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.

Proverbs 16:7rank 2

When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

II Samuel 7:1rank 2

After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,

Job 34:29rank 2

But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,

John 14:27rank 2

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Joshua 23:1rank 2

A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,

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