2 Chronicles 14:6-7

6 ¹He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those years, ²because the LORD had given him rest.

7 For he said to Judah, "³Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, gates 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.

2 Chronicles 14:6-7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 14

This chapter relates the death of Abijah, and the succession of Asa in his stead, 2Ch 14:1, gives a good character of the latter for his reformation in religion, and for the care he took for the safety and protection of his subjects, 2Ch 14:2-8, and an account is given of a large army of Ethiopians that came against him, over whom he crying to the Lord, and trusting in him, by his help obtained a complete victory, 2Ch 14:9-15.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 11:5
• 2. 2 Chronicles 15:15
• 3. 2 Chronicles 8:5

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "there was not with him war"
• [b]. Lit "before us"