He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.
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He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.
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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.
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(14-5) And he built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.
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Passages linked to 2 Chronicles 14:6 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- 2 Chronicles 15:15 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 by them. Then Yahweh gave them rest all around.
- 1 Chronicles 22:9 Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of peace. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
- 2 Chronicles 11:5-12 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah. He built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin. He fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, oil and wine. He put shields and spears in every city, and made them exceedingly strong. Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
- Job 34:29 When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? He is over a nation or a man alike,
- Joshua 23:1 After many days, when Yahweh had given rest to Israel from their enemies all around, and Joshua was old and well advanced in years,
- Judges 3:11 The land had rest forty years, then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
- Judges 3:30 So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. Then the land had rest eighty years.
- Judges 5:31 “So let all your enemies perish, Yahweh, but let those who love him be as the sun when it rises in its strength.” Then the land had rest forty years.
- 1 Kings 5:4 But now Yahweh my God has given me rest on every side. There is no enemy and no evil occurrence.
- 2 Chronicles 8:2-6 Solomon built the cities which Huram had given to Solomon, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there. Solomon went to Hamath Zobah, and prevailed against it. He built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the storage cities, which he built in Hamath. Also he built Beth Horon the upper and Beth Horon the lower, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars; and Baalath, and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.
- Psalms 46:9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 2Ch 14:6 And he built fenced cities in Judah:…
2Ch 14:6 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.
Ver. 6. And he built fenced cities.] Though he had no war, yet he provided for it. So did our Queen Elizabeth; and so must every Christian soldier.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain Therefore he said unto Judah,.... To the nobles and…
Therefore he said unto Judah,.... To the nobles and principal men of the kingdom:
let us build these cities; which he, no doubt, particularly mentioned by name, and pointed at; that is, repair and fortify them, and put them into a better condition of defence:
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and make about them walls and towers, gates and bars; which are always made to fortified places, to protect the inhabitants, and keep out an enemy:
while the land is yet before us; in our power, no enemy in it, nor any to hinder or molest:
because we have sought the Lord our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side; had set up his pure worship, reformed abuses in it, and removed idolatry from it, and closely attended to the service of the sanctuary, which was well pleasing to God; the happy effect of which they experienced, rest from all their enemies round about them:
so that they built, and prospered; they began, and went on, and finished, there being nothing to hinder them.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain The land had rest - Those have rest indeed,…
The land had rest - Those have rest indeed, to whom God gives rest; peace indeed, to whom Christ gives peace. We find by experience, it is good to seek the Lord. While we pursue the world, we meet with nothing but vexation.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 6. Fenced cities] To preserve his territories from…
Verse 6. Fenced cities] To preserve his territories from invasion, and strengthen the frontiers of his kingdom, see 2Ch 14:7.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain 2Ch 14:6-7. He built fenced cities in Judah: for…
2Ch 14:6-7. He built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest — He wisely provided for war in the time of peace. The Lord had given him rest — Those have rest indeed to whom God gives rest; peace indeed to whom Christ gives peace. Asa takes notice of the rest they had as the gift of God, and the happy consequence of their seeking the Lord. Because we have sought the Lord, he hath given us rest on every side — Whatever rest we enjoy, whether of body or mind, of our family or country, God ought to be acknowledged with thankfulness as the author of it. For as the frowns and rebukes of Providence should be observed as a check to us in an evil way, so the smiles of Providence should be taken notice of for our encouragement in that which is good. We find by experience that it is good to seek the Lord; it gives us rest. While we pursue the world, we meet with nothing but vexation.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain Time, as yet. (Tirinus) --- Admirable lesson for all…
Time, as yet. (Tirinus) --- Admirable lesson for all to prepare for war in time of quite! (Haydock)
George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), Haydock's Catholic Family Bible and Commentary, 1859 edition — public domain. Excludes Psalms (Douay-Rheims chapter numbering differs from Protestant) and Deuterocanonical books (Catholic canon only).
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain HAVING PEACE, HE STRENGTHENS HIS KINGDOM WITH FORTS AND…
HAVING PEACE, HE STRENGTHENS HIS KINGDOM WITH FORTS AND ARMIES. (Ch2 14:6-8)
he built fenced cities in Judah--(See on Kg1 15:22).
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 6. Built fenced cities in Judah — He probably…
6. Built fenced cities in Judah — He probably restored the fortresses which Shishak had taken and dismantled. Compare 2Ch_12:4. The kingdom of Judah had probably been tributary to Egypt since the time of Shishak’s invasion, (2Ch_12:8-9;) but now Asa discerned a favourable time to throw off this foreign yoke, and “while the land was yet before” them, (2Ch_14:7, that is, unoccupied and unguarded by the Egyptians, so that they could move about in it at pleasure,) he improved his opportunity to fortify his kingdom. 2Ch_14:8 shows also that the number of valiant warriors in Judah and Benjamin was now much greater than it was in Abijah’s reign. Comp. 2Ch_13:3.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 6. in those years] Cp. 2Ch_14:1.
6. in those years] Cp. 2Ch_14:1.
6–8 (cp. 1Ki_15:17-22). The Defensive Measures of Asa
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According to 1 Kin., Asa being threatened by Baasha, king of Israel, secured himself a respite by inducing Ben-hadad of Syria with a heavy bribe to invade Baasha’s dominions. On the retirement of Israel Asa built himself two fortresses on his northern frontier to secure himself against Baasha. The Chronicler seems to be referring to the same occasion, but he says nothing of Baasha, nor of the intervention of Ben-hadad, and speaks of Asa building fortresses without mentioning their number.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (6) And he built fenced cities.—See 2Ch_11:5; 2Ch_12:4; and…
(6) And he built fenced cities.—See 2Ch_11:5; 2Ch_12:4; and for the expression “had given him rest,” 2Sa_7:1.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain He built fenced cities in Judah. Though it is…
He built fenced cities in Judah. Though it is not said so here, it is very probable that Asa did again the work of Rehoboam (2Ch_11:5-12) which Shishak had done so much to undo. (2Ch_12:4, 2Ch_12:5, 2Ch_12:8)
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