2 Chronicles 14:7

5 He also removed the high places and incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and under him the kingdom was at peace.

6 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.

So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.

8 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor.

9 Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah.

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BSB
So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.
KJV
Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.
WEB
For he said to Judah, “Let’s build these cities and make walls around them, with towers, gates, and bars. The land is yet before us, because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought him, and he has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.
ASV
For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.
DARBY
And he said to Judah, Let us build these cities, and surround them with walls and towers, gates and bars, while the land is yet before us; for we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he has given us rest on every side. And they built and prospered.
BLB
And he said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and make around [them] walls and towers, doors and bars, while the land [is] before our face, because we have sought YHWH our God. We have sought [Him] and He has given us rest on every side.” And they built and prospered.
ÅB
Han sa til Juda: La oss bygge disse byer og reise murer og tårner, porter og bommer omkring dem! Enda råder vi fritt over landet, fordi vi har søkt Herren vår Gud; vi har søkt ham, og han har gitt oss ro på alle kanter. Så tok de til å bygge, og det lyktes for dem.
OTB
For han sa til Juda: “La oss bygge disse byene og omgi dem med murer og tårn, porter og bommer. Landet forblir vårt fordi vi har søkt Herren vår Gud; vi har søkt Ham, og Han har gitt oss fred på alle kanter.” Så de bygde og blomstret.
B1930
Han sa til Juda: La oss bygge disse byer og reise murer og tårner, porter og bommer omkring dem! Ennu råder vi fritt over landet, fordi vi har søkt Herren vår Gud; vi har søkt ham, og han har gitt oss ro på alle kanter. Så tok de til å bygge, og det lyktes for dem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Peter 3:12

    For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

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  • 2 Chronicles 14:6

    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.

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  • John 12:35–36

    Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

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  • 1 Chronicles 28:9

    As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

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  • Jeremiah 29:12–14

    Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

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  • 2 Chronicles 14:4

    He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments.

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  • Hebrews 3:13–15

    But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

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  • 2 Chronicles 8:5

    He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,

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