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Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.
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The Meaning of 'In Peace'
Commentators explain that Jehoshaphat's return "in peace" signifies he came back personally unharmed and whole. After narrowly escaping death in a battle where his ally, King Ahab, was killed, his safe return to Jerusalem was a remarkable deliverance.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jehoshaphat ... returned to his house in peace - With the battle of Ramoth-gilead and the death of Ahab, the war came to an end. Because the…
19th Century
Anglican
Jehoshaphat ... returned to his house in peace. —A contrast with the fate of Ahab is suggested. (Compare [Reference 2 Chr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned From Ramothgilead, after Ahab was slain:
to his house …
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