2 Chronicles 14:6

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 And all Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought Him with their whole desire; and He was found by them: and the LORD gave them rest all around.
  • Job 34:29 : 29 When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him? Whether it be done against a nation or against a man only.
  • 1 Chr 22:9 : 9 Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him peace from all his enemies around: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
  • 2 Chr 8:2-6 : 2 That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there. 3 And Solomon went to Hamathzobah and prevailed against it. 4 And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath. 5 Also he built upper Bethhoron and lower Bethhoron, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars; 6 And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion.
  • 2 Chr 11:5-9 : 5 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah. 6 He built Bethlehem, Etam, and Tekoa, 7 Bethzur, Shoco, and Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish, and Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. 11 And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and provisions of food, oil, and wine. 12 In every city he put shields and spears, and made them exceedingly strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
  • Ps 46:9 : 9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; he burns the chariot in the fire.
  • Josh 23:1 : 1 And it happened a long time after the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies all around, that Joshua grew old and advanced in age.
  • Judg 3:11 : 11 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
  • Judg 3:30 : 30 So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest eighty years.
  • Judg 5:31 : 31 So let all your enemies perish, O LORD; but let those who love Him be as the sun when it comes out in its strength. And the land had rest for forty years.
  • 1 Kgs 5:4 : 4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 14:7
    84%

    7 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.

  • 2 Chr 14:5
    80%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:30
    80%

    30 Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.

  • 2 Chr 26:6
    74%

    6 And he went out and fought against the Philistines, breaking down the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities around Ashdod among the Philistines.

  • 2 Chr 27:4
    74%

    4 Moreover, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests, he built fortresses and towers.

  • 2 Chr 17:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

    12 And Jehoshaphat grew exceedingly great; and he built castles and storage cities in Judah.

    13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.

  • Isa 62:7
    72%

    7 And give him no rest, until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

  • 1 Kgs 5:3-4
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    72%

    3 You know how David my father could not build a house for the name of the LORD his God because of the wars that surrounded him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

    4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.

  • 1 Chr 22:9
    72%

    9 Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him peace from all his enemies around: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.

  • 1 Chr 23:25
    72%

    25 For David said, The LORD God of Israel has given rest to his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem forever:

  • 2 Sam 7:1
    72%

    1 And it happened, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest around from all his enemies;

  • 2 Chr 33:14
    71%

    14 After this, he built a wall outside the city of David on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, reaching the entrance of the Fish Gate, and encircled Ophel, raising it to a great height, and put commanders of war in all the fortified cities of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 11:5
    71%

    5 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.

  • 2 Chr 17:10
    71%

    10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

  • Josh 14:15
    70%

    15 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.

  • 1 Kgs 22:44
    70%

    44 And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.

  • 2 Chr 11:10-12
    3 verses
    70%

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

    11 And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and provisions of food, oil, and wine.

    12 In every city he put shields and spears, and made them exceedingly strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

  • 1 Chr 22:18
    70%

    18 Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not given you rest on every side? For he has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD and before his people.

  • Lev 26:6
    70%

    6 And I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.

  • 2 Kgs 14:22
    70%

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

  • 2 Sam 7:11
    69%

    11 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also the LORD tells you that he will make you a house.

  • 1 Kgs 4:24-25
    2 verses
    69%

    24 For he had dominion over all the region on this side of the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side of the River: and he had peace on all sides around him.

    25 And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.

  • Isa 32:18
    69%

    18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

  • 2 Chr 32:5-6
    2 verses
    68%

    5 He also strengthened himself, and rebuilt all the wall that was broken, and raised it to the towers, and built another wall outside, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made weapons and shields in abundance.

    6 And he appointed captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the open space at the city gate, and spoke encouragingly to them, saying,

  • 2 Chr 12:4
    68%

    4 And he took the fortified cities of Judah, and came to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 8:5
    68%

    5 Also he built upper Bethhoron and lower Bethhoron, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

  • 2 Chr 17:2
    68%

    2 And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

  • Ps 122:7
    68%

    7 Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.

  • 2 Chr 15:19
    68%

    19 And there was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of the reign of Asa.

  • 2 Chr 19:5
    68%

    5 And he appointed judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,

  • 2 Chr 15:5
    68%

    5 And in those times there was no peace to him who went out, nor to him who came in, but great troubles were upon all the inhabitants of the countries.

  • 1 Sam 7:14
    68%

    14 And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even to Gath; and their territory did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.

  • 2 Chr 32:29
    68%

    29 Moreover, he provided cities for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance, for God had given him very much substance.

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    68%

    1 And Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

  • Isa 14:7
    68%

    7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.

  • Josh 21:44
    67%

    44 And the LORD gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers: and none of all their enemies stood before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.

  • Josh 11:23
    67%

    23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said to Moses; and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.

  • 1 Chr 11:8
    67%

    8 And he built the city all around, from Millo around, and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

  • 2 Chr 26:2
    67%

    2 He built Eloth and restored it to Judah after the king passed away.

  • Deut 12:10
    67%

    10 But when you cross over the Jordan and dwell in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to inherit, and when He gives you rest from all your enemies around you, so that you live in safety;

  • 2 Chr 17:5
    67%

    5 Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

  • Josh 19:50
    67%

    50 According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt there.