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2 Chronicles 14:6

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And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.

And he built {H1129} fenced {H4694} cities {H5892} in Judah {H3063}: for the land {H776} had rest {H8252}, and he had no war {H4421} in those years {H8141}; because the LORD {H3068} had given him rest {H5117}.

Because the land was quiet, and he had no war during those years, since ADONAI had given him rest, he built fortified cities in Y'hudah.

Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.

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.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Chronicles 15:15 (5 votes)

    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 the LORD gave them rest round about.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:9 (3 votes)

    Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

  • 2 Chronicles 11:5 (3 votes)

    And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.

  • 2 Chronicles 11:12 (3 votes)

    And in every several city [he put] shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

  • Job 34:29 (3 votes)

    When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:

  • 1 Kings 5:4 (2 votes)

    But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

  • Judges 3:11 (2 votes)

    And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.