2 Chronicles 20:29
New International Version
The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

New Living Translation
When all the surrounding kingdoms heard that the LORD himself had fought against the enemies of Israel, the fear of God came over them.

English Standard Version
And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
And the dread of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

NASB 1995
And the dread of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

NASB 1977
And the dread of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the dread of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that Yahweh had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Amplified Bible
And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The terror of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that Yahweh had fought against the enemies of Israel.

American Standard Version
And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the countries, when they heard that Jehovah fought against the enemies of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
When the other nations heard how the LORD had fought against Judah's enemies, they were too afraid

English Revised Version
And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the countries, when they heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fear of the LORD came over the kingdoms in that area when they heard how the LORD waged war against Israel's enemies.

Good News Translation
Every nation that heard how the LORD had defeated Israel's enemies was terrified,

International Standard Version
Fear of God seized all of the kingdoms in the surrounding territories when they heard that the LORD had battled Israel's enemies.

Majority Standard Bible
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

NET Bible
All the kingdoms of the surrounding lands were afraid of God when they heard how the LORD had fought against Israel's enemies.

New Heart English Bible
The fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the countries, when they heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
The fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that Yahweh fought against the enemies of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a fear of God on all kingdoms of the lands in their hearing that YHWH has fought with the enemies of Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a fear of God on all kingdoms of the lands in their hearing that Jehovah hath fought with the enemies of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the terror of God will be upon all the kingdoms of the lands in their hearing that Jehovah warred with the enemies of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands, when they had heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.

New American Bible
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the surrounding lands when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
The fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the awe of LORD JEHOVAH fell on all the cities and upon their kingdoms when they heard that LORD JEHOVAH fought with the enemies of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And a terror from God was on all the kingdoms of the countries, when they heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there was a terror of the Lord upon all the kingdoms of the land, when they heard that the Lord fought against the enemies of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Joyful Return
28So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. 29And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.…

Cross References
Exodus 15:14-16
The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. / Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, / and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.

Joshua 2:9-11
and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.

Deuteronomy 2:25
This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”

1 Samuel 14:15
Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God.

1 Samuel 17:46-47
This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

Psalm 48:4-6
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together. / They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror. / Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor.

Psalm 105:38
Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Isaiah 37:36-37
Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.

Jeremiah 33:9
So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.

Ezekiel 36:23
I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.

Acts 5:11
And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Acts 19:17
This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Luke 1:65
All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.

Matthew 28:8
So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

Mark 4:41
Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”


Treasury of Scripture

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.

the fear

2 Chronicles 17:10
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.

Genesis 35:5
And 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.

Exodus 23:27
I 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.

they had heard

Exodus 15:14-16
The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina…

Joshua 2:9-11
And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you…

Joshua 9:9-11
And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt, …

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2 Chronicles 20
1. Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast
5. His prayer
14. The prophecy of Jahaziel
20. Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord
22. The great overthrow of his enemies
26. The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph
31. Jehoshaphat's reign
35. His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.














And the fear of God
The phrase "fear of God" in Hebrew is "yirat Elohim," which conveys a profound reverence and awe for the divine. This fear is not merely terror but a recognition of God's supreme power and holiness. In the context of ancient Israel, this fear was a foundational aspect of their covenant relationship with God, emphasizing obedience and worship. The fear of God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, often associated with wisdom and the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 9:10). It signifies a deep respect that leads to a life aligned with God's will.

came upon all the kingdoms of the lands
The phrase "came upon" suggests a sudden and overwhelming realization or experience. The "kingdoms of the lands" refers to the surrounding nations and peoples who were witnesses to God's mighty acts. Historically, these kingdoms would have included various tribes and nations in the ancient Near East, each with their own deities and religious practices. The impact of God's intervention was so profound that it transcended cultural and religious boundaries, causing even those outside of Israel to acknowledge His power.

when they heard
Hearing, in the biblical sense, often implies more than just auditory reception; it involves understanding and responding. The Hebrew word "shama" can mean to hear, listen, or obey. The news of God's intervention was not just a story; it was a revelation that demanded a response. This hearing led to a transformation in perception among the nations, highlighting the power of testimony and the spoken word in spreading the knowledge of God.

how the LORD had fought
The LORD, or "Yahweh," is depicted as a divine warrior, a common motif in the Old Testament. This imagery is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern context where gods were often seen as protectors and warriors for their people. The phrase "had fought" underscores God's active involvement in the affairs of His people, demonstrating His commitment to their protection and victory. This divine intervention is a testament to God's sovereignty and His ability to alter the course of history for His purposes.

against the enemies of Israel
The "enemies of Israel" were often those who opposed God's chosen people and, by extension, opposed God Himself. In the historical context of 2 Chronicles, these enemies could have been any of the surrounding nations that threatened Israel's security and peace. The defeat of these enemies served as a powerful demonstration of God's favor towards Israel and His ability to protect and deliver His people. This victory was not just a military triumph but a spiritual one, reinforcing the idea that God is the ultimate defender of His covenant people.

(29) And the fear of God was.--And a divine dread fell upon all the kingdoms of the countries (scil.) around Judah. (See 2Chronicles 17:10, and Psalm 48:7, "Fear took hold upon them there, and pain as of a woman in travail.")

The Lord fought.--Joshua 10:14; Joshua 10:42; Psalm 46:6. That Jehovah had fought for His people was evident from the catastrophe which had befallen their enemies. The warfare of the Divine Being was seen not apart from, but in a course of events, which, however natural, was almost as marvellous as a visible intervention of angelic hosts. . . .

Verse 29. - With this verse compare particularly vers. 10, 11 of ch. 17.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the fear
פַּ֣חַד (pa·ḥaḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6343: A, alarm

of God
אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

came
וַיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

upon
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the kingdoms
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת (mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

of the lands
הָאֲרָצ֑וֹת (hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 776: Earth, land

when they heard
בְּשָׁמְעָ֕ם (bə·šā·mə·‘ām)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

that
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had fought
נִלְחַ֣ם (nil·ḥam)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

against
עִ֖ם (‘im)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the enemies
אוֹיְבֵ֥י (’ō·wy·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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