When they set out, a terror from God came over the cities around them, and they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
2 Chronicles 17:10 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised The terror of the Lord was on all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so they didn’t fight against Jehoshaphat. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And a terror from the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. American Standard Version (1901) And the fear of Jehovah fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Common English Bible All the kingdoms surrounding Judah were afraid of the LORD and didn’t wage war against Jehoshaphat. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah. And they did not dare to make war against Jehoshaphat. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the fear of the Lord came upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Juda: and they durst not make war against Josaphat. |
When they set out, a terror from God came over the cities around them, and they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
Then Asa and the people who were with him pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell until they had no survivors, for they were crushed before the Lord and his army. So the people of Judah carried off a great supply of loot.
Then they attacked all the cities around Gerar because the terror of the Lord was on them. They also plundered all the cities, since there was a great deal of plunder in them.
For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.’
The terror of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.
For I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory. No one will covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the Lord your God.
When a person’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
They will lick the dust like a snake; they will come trembling out of their hiding places like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will tremble in the presence of the Lord our God; they will stand in awe of you.