6
He extended the borders of his nation, and gained full control of the country.
7
He gathered a host of captives; he ruled over Gazara and Beth-zur and the citadel, and he removed its uncleanness from it; and there was none to oppose him.
8
They tilled their land in peace; the ground gave its increase, and the trees of the plains their fruit.
9
Old men sat in the streets; they all talked together of good things, and the youths put on splendid military attire.
10
He supplied the towns with food, and furnished them with the means of defense, until his renown spread to the ends of the earth.
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