Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 20:30
Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text records the immediate aftermath of the Lord's intervention against Israel's enemies, describing the resulting state of Jehoshaphat's kingdom before shifting to a genealogical summary of his reign. It functions as a narrative conclusion to the military deliverance account.
The words — The verb תִּשְׁקֹט (tishkot) literally means "it was at peace" or "became quiet," while יָנַח (yanach) means "he gave rest." These terms denote the cessation of military conflict and the divine establishment of security.
The thread — The pattern of God granting rest from surrounding adversaries recurs in 2 Chronicles 14:6 and 2 Chronicles 15:15, and is explicitly summarized in Joshua 23:1 when the LORD gives Israel rest from all enemies.
Why it lands — The verse states that Jehoshaphat's kingdom experienced peace specifically because his God provided rest on every side. The text demands recognition that national stability and military deliverance are attributed to divine action rather than human strategy.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 15:15 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.
- 2 Chronicles 14:6 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.
- Joshua 23:1 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,
- 2 Samuel 7:1 After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
- Job 34:29 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,
- Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
- John 14:27 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.