2 Chronicles 14:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Therefore 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore he said to Judah, 'Let us build these cities, and make walls around them, with towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet at peace; 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.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Therefore 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Therefore 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.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And he sayde vnto Iuda: Let vs buylde vp these cities, and fense them rounde aboute with walles and towres, with portes and barres, while the londe is yet with vs: for we haue soughte the LORDE oure God, and he hath geuen vs rest on euery syde. So they buylded, and it wente prosperously with the

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therefore he saide to Iudah, Let vs builde these cities and make walles about, and towers, gates, and barres, whiles the lande is before vs: because we haue sought the Lorde our God, we haue sought him, and he hath giuen vs rest on euery side: so they built and prospered.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Therefore he saide vnto Iuda: let vs builde these cities, & make about them walles, towres, gates, and barres, for the lande is yet in rest before vs: because we haue sought the Lorde our God, we haue sought him, and he hath geuen vs rest on euery side. And so they built, and it prospered with them.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Therefore 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For he said to Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Yahweh our God; we have sought him, and he has given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And he saith to Judah, `Let us build these cities, and compass `them' with wall, and towers, two-leaved doors, and bars, while the land `is' before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God, we have sought, and He giveth rest to us round about;' and they build and prosper.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    He said to Judah, Let us make these towns, building walls round them with towers and doors and locks. The land is still ours, because we have been true to the Lord our God; we have been true to him and he has given us rest on every side. So they went on building and all went well for them.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For he said to Judah, "Let us build these cities, and make walls around them, with towers, gates, and bars. The land is yet before us, because we have sought Yahweh our God; we have sought him, and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He said to the people of Judah:“Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. The land remains ours because we have followed the LORD our God; we have followed him, and he has made us secure on all sides.” So they built the cities and prospered.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 14:6 : 6 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.
  • 2 Chr 32:5 : 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.
  • Ps 105:3-4 : 3 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 4 Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presence continually.
  • Jer 29:12-14 : 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you—this is the LORD's declaration—and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you—this is the LORD's declaration. I will bring you back to the place from which I exiled you.
  • Matt 11:28-29 : 28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  • John 9:4 : 4 'As long as it is day, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.'
  • John 12:35-36 : 35 Then Jesus said to them, "The light will be with you only a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that darkness does not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." Jesus said this, then went away and was hidden from them.
  • Acts 9:31 : 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace as it was being built up. Walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing in number.
  • Heb 3:13-15 : 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we hold firmly to the beginning of our confidence steadfast until the end. 15 As it is said: 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.'
  • 1 Pet 3:12 : 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
  • 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.
  • 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
  • 2 Chr 8:5 : 5 He rebuilt Upper Beth-horon and Lower Beth-horon, which were fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars.
  • 2 Chr 14:4 : 4 He also removed the high places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

  • 2 Chr 14:4-6
    3 verses
    84%

    4He also removed the high places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him.

    5He 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.

    6He 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.

  • 2 Chr 17:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

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

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

  • 2 Chr 33:14
    74%

    14Afterward, 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.

  • 2 Chr 27:3-4
    2 verses
    74%

    3He built the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD and carried out extensive construction on the wall of the Ophel.

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

  • 2 Chr 26:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper.

    6He 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.

  • 2 Chr 17:2
    73%

    2He 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.

  • Isa 26:1
    72%

    1On that day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah: 'We have a strong city; salvation will God set as walls and ramparts.'

  • 2 Chr 15:15
    72%

    15All 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.

  • 2 Chr 11:10-12
    3 verses
    71%

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

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

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

  • Deut 3:5
    71%

    5All these cities were fortified with high walls, gates, and bars, besides many unwalled rural towns.

  • Neh 4:6
    71%

    6So it happened that the Jews who lived nearby came and told us ten times, 'Wherever you turn, they will attack us!'

  • Neh 4:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9When our enemies realized that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated their plans, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.

    10From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The leaders stood behind all the people of Judah.

  • Num 32:16-17
    2 verses
    71%

    16Then they approached him and said, "We will build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our children.

    17But we will arm ourselves quickly and go before the Israelites until we bring them to their place. Meanwhile our children will stay in fortified cities, safe from the inhabitants of the land.

  • Neh 2:17-18
    2 verses
    71%

    17Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem is in ruins, and its gates have been burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace."

    18I told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, "Let us arise and build!" So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

  • 2 Chr 11:5
    71%

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

  • Jer 1:18
    70%

    18Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.

  • Ezra 5:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8'Let it be known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God. It is being rebuilt with large stones and timber is being placed in the walls. The work is being done diligently and is progressing well in their hands.'

    9'Then we asked those elders, and we said to them, "Who gave you the authority to rebuild this temple and complete this structure?"'

  • 2 Chr 26:9
    70%

    9Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the Angle, and he strengthened them.

  • 2 Chr 8:5
    70%

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

  • 2 Chr 32:5-6
    2 verses
    70%

    5Hezekiah 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.

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

  • Neh 7:3-4
    2 verses
    70%

    3I said to them, 'The gates of Jerusalem should not be opened until the sun is hot. While the guards are still standing watch, let the gates be shut and secured. Also appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each at his post and near his own house.'

    4The city was spacious and large, but its people were few, and there were no houses built yet.

  • 2 Chr 16:6-7
    2 verses
    70%

    6Then King Asa mobilized all Judah. They carried away the stones and timber Baasha had used to fortify Ramah, and Asa used them to fortify Geba and Mizpah.

    7At that time, Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and said to him, 'Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand.'

  • 2 Chr 14:8
    70%

    8Then Zerah the Cushite marched out against them with an army of a million men and 300 chariots, and he came as far as Mareshah.

  • Neh 4:15
    70%

    15We continued the work, with half of the men holding spears, from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

  • Ezra 9:9
    70%

    9'Though we are slaves, our God has not abandoned us in our slavery. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia. He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and He has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.'

  • Eccl 9:14
    70%

    14There was a small city with a few men in it, and a great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siegeworks around it.

  • 1 Kgs 15:22
    70%

    22Then King Asa issued a proclamation to all Judah with no exceptions, and they carried away the stones and timber Baasha had used to fortify Ramah. With these materials King Asa built up Geba in Benjamin and Mizpah.

  • 1 Kgs 15:17
    69%

    17Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.

  • Ezra 4:1-2
    2 verses
    69%

    1When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,

    2they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of the families and said to them, "Let us build with you, for we, like you, seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the days of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria, who brought us here."

  • 2 Chr 19:5
    69%

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

  • Zech 8:15
    69%

    15so now I have purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Do not be afraid.

  • 2 Chr 15:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7But you, be strong and do not let your hands hang limp, for your work will be rewarded.

    8When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the towns he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the LORD’s temple.