Then they journeyed, and the terror of God was on the cities that were around them, so they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
2 Chronicles 17:10 - Tree of Life Version Now the fear of Adonai fell on all the kingdoms of the lands around Judah, so that they did not make war with 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. |
Then they journeyed, and the terror of God was on the cities that were around them, so they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
They destroyed all the cities around Gerar, for the terror from Adonai came on them. They plundered all the cities, for there was much spoil in them.
They also attacked the tents of herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
For the eyes of Adonai range throughtout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are wholly His. You have acted foolishly in this matter. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.”
So the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the region because they heard that Adonai had fought against the enemies of Israel.
For I am going to cast out nations before you, then enlarge your territory. So no one will covet your land when you go up to appear before Adonai your God three times in the year.
When one’s ways are pleasing to Adonai, he makes even his enemies be at peace with him.
They will lick dust like a snake. Like crawling things of the land, they will come trembling out of their hiding places. To Adonai Eloheinu they will submit in awe—in awe of You.