2 Chronicles 20:30

What does 2 Chronicles 20:30 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 20:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet; for his God gave him rest round about.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet; for his God gave him rest round about.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for the Lord gave him rest on every side.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the kingdom of Jehoshaphat is quiet, and his God giveth rest to him round about.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the kingdom of Josaphat was quiet, and God gave him peace round about.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet; and hisGod gave him rest round about.

Context

v.29And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the countries, when they heard that Jehovah fought against the enemies of Israel.

v.30This passage

v.31And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 14:6

    And he built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Jehovah had given him rest.

  • Job 34:29

    When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether it be done unto a nation, or unto a man:

  • 2 Samuel 7:1

    And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies round about,

  • 2 Chronicles 15:15

    And all Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Jehovah gave them rest round about.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

  • Joshua 23:1

    And it came to pass after many days, when Jehovah had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, and Joshua was old and well stricken in years;

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