2 Chronicles 14:6

2 Chronicles 14:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the Lord gave him rest.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest; he had no war in those years, because the Lord had given him rest.

Context of 2 Chronicles 14:6

4He commanded the people of Judah to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and to obey his law and his commands. 5Asa also removed the pagan shrines, as well as the incense altars from every one of Judah’s towns. So Asa’s kingdom enjoyed a period of peace. During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified towns throughout Judah. No one tried to make war against him at this time, for the Lord was giving him rest from his enemies. 7Asa told the people of Judah, “Let us build towns and fortify them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land is still ours because we sought the Lord our God, and he has given us peace on every side.” So they went ahead with these projects and brought them to completion. 8King Asa had an army of 300,000 warriors from the tribe of Judah, armed with large shields and spears. He also had an army of 280,000 warriors from the tribe of Benjamin, armed with small shields and bows. Both armies were composed of well-trained fighting men.

2 Chronicles 14:6 word by word

וַיִּ֛בֶן עָרֵ֥י מְצוּרָ֖ה בִּיהוּדָ֑ה כִּֽי־שָׁקְטָ֣ה הָאָ֗רֶץ וְאֵין־עִמּ֤וֹ מִלְחָמָה֙ בַּשָּׁנִ֣ים הָאֵ֔לֶּה כִּֽי־הֵנִ֥יחַ יְהוָ֖ה לֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And he builtבָּנָהbânâh · to buildH1129
• fencedמְצוּרָהmetsûrâh metsûrâh · siege-worksH4694
• citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · excitementH5892
• in Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
• for the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• had restשָׁקַטshâqaţ · to quietH8252
• and he had no warמִלְחָמָהmilchâmâh · battleH4421
• in those yearsשָׁנָהshâneh shânâh · yearH8141
• because the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• had given him restנוּחַnûach · to restH5117

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 14:6

• 2 Chronicles 8:2Solomon turned his attention to rebuilding the towns that King Hiram had given him, and he settled Israelites in them.
• 2 Chronicles 11:5Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and fortified various towns for the defense of Judah.
• Judges 3:11So there was peace in the land for forty years. Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.
• Judges 5:31“Lord, may all your enemies die like Sisera! But may those who love you rise like the sun in all its power!” Then there was peace in the land for forty years.
• 1 Kings 5:4But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well.
• 1 Chronicles 22:9But you will have a son who will be a man of peace. I will give him peace with his enemies in all the surrounding lands. His name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.
• 2 Chronicles 15:15All in Judah were happy about this covenant, for they had entered into it with all their heart. They earnestly sought after God, and they found him. And the Lord gave them rest from their enemies on every side.
• Joshua 23:1The years passed, and the Lord had given the people of Israel rest from all their enemies. Joshua, who was now very old,
• Job 34:29But if he chooses to remain quiet, who can criticize him? When he hides his face, no one can find him, whether an individual or a nation.
• Psalms 46:9He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 14:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Fenced cities - To preserve his territories from invasion, and strengthen the frontiers of his kingdom, see 2 Chronicles 14:7.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. he built fenced cities in Judah--(See on 1Ki 15:22).Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Chronicles 14:6

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In the dictionaries

• Judah
• Judah, kingdom of Judah
• Judea, Judah
• Fenced cities
• Quiet
• Asa
• Chronicles, Books of
• Fence
• Judah, Kingdom of

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings