2 Chronicles 14:7

5 Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images: and the kingdom was quiet before him.

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.

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.

8 And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.

9 And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto 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 over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

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  • 2 Chronicles 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.

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  • John 12:35–36

    Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

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  • 1 Chronicles 28:9

    And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

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  • Jeremiah 29:12–14

    Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

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  • 2 Chronicles 14:4

    And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.

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  • Hebrews 3:13–15

    But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

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  • 2 Chronicles 8:5

    Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

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