Now the dread of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.Jehoshaphat has honored God, and followed His commands. He has finished what his father Asa started, and cleansed the land of false gods. As God promised in the previous couple chapters to Asa, He has now honored Jehoshaphat for his obedience, and strengthened Judah.
All the surrounding nations have at one time or another faced Israel/Judah when the nation was faithful to God. They know how God can make the impossible happen, and know that Judah is with God again. They therefore all choose not to fight Judah, and risk incurring the wrath of God against them. Fear of God truly is the beginning of wisdom.
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