2 Chronicles 20:30 net — Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

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"Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side."

— 2 Chronicles 20:30, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

27

Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat leading them; the LORD had given them reason to rejoice over their enemies.

28

They entered Jerusalem to the sound of stringed instruments and trumpets and proceeded to the temple of the LORD.

29

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

30

Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

31

Jehoshaphat’s Reign Ends Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king and he reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.

32

He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.

33

However, the high places were not eliminated; the people were still not devoted to the God of their ancestors.

2 Chronicles 20:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 20:30 say?
2 Chronicles 20:30 in the NET Bible reads: “Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:30 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 30.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 20:30.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:30 in?
2 Chronicles 20:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 20:30?
2 Chronicles 20:30 reads (NET): “Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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