2 Chronicles 17:10

Modern

And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And the dread of YHWH fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, and they did not fight against Jehoshaphat.

Latin

Itaque factus est pavor Domini super omnia regna terrarum quæ erant per gyrum Juda, nec audebant bellare contra Josaphat.

Hebrew

English

And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

The surrounding kingdoms feared the Lord, so they paid tribute to Jehoshaphat to buy peace. Peace often shows divine favor (see 2 Chronicles 14:2–6).
The Arabs were likely desert tribes living south of Judah, near the Philistines.

Theme notes and profiles

2 Chronicles 14:14
…and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
Exodus 34:24
For I will drive out the nations before you and enlarge your borders, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the LORD your God.
Exodus 15:14–16
The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia.
Genesis 35:5
As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
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.

Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province