2 Chronicles 14:6

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest, and there was not war with him in these years, because YHWH had given rest to him.

Latin

Ædificavit quoque urbes munitas in Juda, quia quietus erat, et nulla temporibus ejus bella surrexerant, pacem Domino largiente.

Hebrew

English

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.

Theme notes and profiles

2 Chronicles 15:15
And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
1 Chronicles 22:9
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
2 Chronicles 11:5–12
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.
Judges 3:30
So Moab was subdued under the hand of Israel that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.
Psalm 46:9
He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
Job 34:29
But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
Judges 5:31
So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.
Judges 3:11
So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.
2 Chronicles 8:2–6
Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.
Joshua 23:1
A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province