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.”
2 Chronicles 14:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He built also strong cities in Juda, for he was quiet, and there had no wars risen in his time, the Lord giving peace.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because Jehovah had given him rest.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he buildeth cities of bulwarks in Judah, for the land hath quiet, and there is no war with him in these years, because Jehovah hath given rest to him.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Asa built fortified cities in Judah, for the land was at rest, and he faced no wars during those years because the Lord had granted him peace.
Context: 2 Chronicles 14
4And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.
5Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images: and the kingdom was quiet before him.
6And 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.
7Therefore 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.
8And 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.
About 2 Chronicles 14: Asa's Reign in Judah
Asa's reign characterized by spiritual reforms, the removal of idols, and a period of peace and prosperity in Judah.
Commentary
2 Chronicles 14 is a chapter that focuses on the reign of King Asa of Judah. Asa was a righteous king who followed the Lord and sought to lead his people in the ways of the Lord. He removed all the idols and altars of the false gods from the land and commanded the people to seek the Lord. He also fortified the cities of Judah and built up the army to protect the people from their enemies.