2 Chronicles 14:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

He said to Judah, "Let us build these cities and surround them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the Lord our God. We sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side." So they built and succeeded.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land was at rest, and he had no war in those years, because the LORD had given him rest.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he built{H1129} fortified{H4694} cities{H5892} in Judah;{H3063} for the land{H776} was quiet,{H8252} and he had no war{H4421} in those years,{H8141} because Jehovah{H3068} had given him rest.{H5117}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he built{H1129}{(H8799)} fenced{H4694} cities{H5892} in Judah{H3063}: for the land{H776} had rest{H8252}{(H8804)}, and he had no war{H4421} in those years{H8141}; because the LORD{H3068} had given him rest{H5117}{(H8689)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And he builded stroge cities in Iuda, whyle the londe was in quietnes, & whyle there was no warre agaynst him in the same yeares: for ye LORDE gaue him rest.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He built also strong cities in Iudah, because the lande was in rest, and he had no warre in those yeeres: for the Lord had giuen him rest.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And he built strong cities in Iuda, because the lande was in rest, and he had no warre in those yeres: for the Lorde had geuen him rest.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    He made walled towns in Judah, for the land was quiet and there were no wars in those years, because the Lord had given him rest.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the LORD gave him peace.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 15:15 : 15 All Judah rejoiced over the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought the LORD eagerly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
  • Job 34:29 : 29 When He gives quietness, who can condemn? When He hides His face, who can behold Him? Yet He watches over both nation and man alike.
  • 1 Chr 22:9 : 9 Behold, a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.
  • 2 Chr 8:2-6 : 2 he rebuilt the cities that Huram had given to him and settled the people of Israel in them. 3 Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and took control of it. 4 He built Tadmor in the wilderness and all the storage cities that he had constructed in Hamath. 5 He rebuilt Upper Beth-horon and Lower Beth-horon, which were fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars. 6 Additionally, he built Baalath and all the storage cities Solomon owned, as well as all the cities for his chariots and horses, and everything Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and throughout his dominion.
  • 2 Chr 11:5-9 : 5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah. 6 He built Bethlehem, Etam, and Tekoa, 7 Beth-Zur, Soco, and Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish, and Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. 11 He strengthened the fortresses, put leaders in them, and stocked them with supplies of food, oil, and wine. 12 In every city, he placed shields and spears and made them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his.
  • Ps 46:9 : 9 Come, see the works of the LORD, who has brought desolation upon the earth.
  • Josh 23:1 : 1 A long time later, after the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies around them, Joshua had grown old and was advanced in years.
  • Judg 3:11 : 11 The land had peace for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.
  • Judg 3:30 : 30 That day Moab was made subject to Israel, and the land had peace for eighty years.
  • Judg 5:31 : 31 So may all Your enemies perish, O Lord! But may those who love You be like the sun when it rises in its strength. And the land was at peace for forty years.
  • 1 Kgs 5:4 : 4 He ruled over all the region west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, and over all the kings in that region. He had peace on all sides around him.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 7 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin carrying shields and drawing bows. All of them were mighty warriors.

  • 5 He built fortified cities in Judah because the land was at peace. There was no war during those years, for the Lord had given him rest.

  • 30 And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.

  • 6 He went out to war against the Philistines, broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.

  • 4 He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests, he constructed fortresses and towers.

  • 73%

    12 Jehoshaphat grew greater and greater, and he built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.

    13 He had considerable supplies in the cities of Judah and soldiers, mighty men of valor, stationed in Jerusalem.

  • 7 and give Him no rest until He establishes and makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

  • 1 Kgs 5:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 This included ten fattened head of cattle, twenty pasture-fed cattle, and a hundred sheep—besides deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened fowl.

    4 He ruled over all the region west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, and over all the kings in that region. He had peace on all sides around him.

  • 9 Behold, a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

  • 25 For David said, 'The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people, and He dwells in Jerusalem forever.'

  • 1 Now when the king was settled in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all of his enemies around him,

  • 14 Afterward, he rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David west of Gihon in the valley, as far as the entrance of the Fish Gate and surrounding the Ophel. He made it much higher. He also placed military commanders in all the fortified cities in Judah.

  • 5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.

  • 10 The fear of the LORD came upon all the kingdoms surrounding Judah, so they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

  • 15 Previously, Hebron had been called Kiriath Arba, named after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war.

  • 44 Nevertheless, the high places were not removed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.

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    10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

    11 He strengthened the fortresses, put leaders in them, and stocked them with supplies of food, oil, and wine.

    12 In every city, he placed shields and spears and made them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his.

  • 18 He said, 'Isn’t the Lord your God with you? And hasn’t He given you rest on every side? For He has handed the inhabitants of the land over to me, and the land is subdued before the Lord and His people.'

  • 6 I will give peace in the land, and you will lie down with no one to make you afraid. I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and no sword will go through your land.

  • 22 He built Elath and restored it to Judah after the king rested with his ancestors.

  • 11 from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover, the LORD declares to you that the LORD will make you a house.

  • 18 My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in undisturbed resting places.

  • 2 Chr 32:5-6
    2 verses
    68%

    5 Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all the broken sections of the wall. He built towers on it and constructed another wall outside it. He strengthened the Millo in the City of David and made plenty of weapons and shields.

    6 He also appointed military commanders over the people and gathered them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying:

  • 4 He captured the fortified cities of Judah and advanced as far as Jerusalem.

  • 5 He rebuilt Upper Beth-horon and Lower Beth-horon, which were fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars.

  • 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and placed garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.

  • 7 May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your citadels.

  • 19 There was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.

  • 5 He appointed judges throughout the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.

  • 5 In those days, there was no peace for those who went out or those who came in, but great unrest troubled all the inhabitants of the lands.

  • 14 The towns that the Philistines had captured from Israel—Ekron to Gath—were restored to Israel, and Israel delivered their territories from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.

  • 29 He also built cities and acquired vast numbers of flocks and herds, for God had given him abundant possessions.

  • 1 Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem.

  • 7 The whole earth is at rest and at peace; they break forth into singing.

  • 44 The LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. Not one of their enemies could stand against them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hands.

  • 23 So Joshua took the entire land, just as the LORD had promised to Moses, and gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal divisions. And the land had rest from war.

  • 8 He built up the city all around, from the terraces to the surrounding area, and Joab restored the rest of the city.

  • 2 It was he who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after the king had rested with his ancestors.

  • 10 But when you cross the Jordan and settle in the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and He gives you rest from all your enemies around you so that you live in safety,

  • 5 The LORD established the kingdom under his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, so he had great riches and honor.

  • 50 As instructed by the LORD, they gave him the city he asked for—Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim. He built up the city and settled there.