2 Chronicles 14:6

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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.

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  • 2 Chr 15:15 : 15 All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the LORD and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side.
  • Job 34:29 : 29 But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,
  • 1 Chr 22:9 : 9 Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
  • 2 Chr 8:2-6 : 2 Solomon rebuilt the cities that Huram had given him and settled Israelites there. 3 Solomon went to Hamath Zobah and seized it. 4 He built up Tadmor in the wilderness and all the storage cities he had built in Hamath. 5 He made upper Beth Horon and lower Beth Horon fortified cities with walls and barred gates, 6 and built up Baalath, all the storage cities that belonged to him, and all the cities where chariots and horses were kept. He built whatever he wanted in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout his entire kingdom.
  • 2 Chr 11:5-9 : 5 Rehoboam’s Reign Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem; he built up these fortified cities throughout Judah: 6 Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 7 Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. 11 He fortified these cities and placed officers in them, as well as storehouses of food, olive oil, and wine. 12 In each city there were shields and spears; he strongly fortified them. Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
  • Ps 46:9 : 9 He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
  • Josh 23:1 : 1 Joshua Challenges Israel to be Faithful A long time passed after the LORD made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old.
  • Judg 3:11 : 11 The land had rest for forty years; then Othniel son of Kenaz died.
  • Judg 3:30 : 30 Israel humiliated Moab that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.
  • Judg 5:31 : 31 May all your enemies perish like this, O LORD! But may those who love you shine like the rising sun at its brightest!” And the land had rest for forty years.
  • 1 Kgs 5:4 : 4 But now the LORD my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.

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  • 2 Chr 14:7
    84%

    7He 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.

  • 2 Chr 14:5
    80%

    5He removed the high places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah. The kingdom had rest under his rule.

  • 2 Chr 20:30
    80%

    30Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

  • 2 Chr 26:6
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    6Uzziah attacked the Philistines and broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. He built cities in the region of Ashdod and throughout Philistine territory.

  • 2 Chr 27:4
    74%

    4He built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

  • 2 Chr 17:12-13
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    12Jehoshaphat’s power kept increasing. He built fortresses and storage cities throughout Judah.

    13He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem.

  • Isa 62:7
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    7Don’t allow him to rest until he reestablishes Jerusalem, until he makes Jerusalem the pride of the earth.

  • 1 Kgs 5:3-4
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    3“You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the LORD his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the LORD subdued his enemies.

    4But now the LORD my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.

  • 1 Chr 22:9
    72%

    9Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

  • 1 Chr 23:25
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    25For David said,“The LORD God of Israel has given his people rest and has permanently settled in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 7:1
    72%

    1The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David The king settled into his palace, for the LORD gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.

  • 2 Chr 33:14
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    14After this Manasseh built up the outer wall of the City of David on the west side of the Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate and all around the terrace; he made it much higher. He placed army officers in all the fortified cities in Judah.

  • 2 Chr 11:5
    71%

    5Rehoboam’s Reign Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem; he built up these fortified cities throughout Judah:

  • 2 Chr 17:10
    71%

    10The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.

  • Josh 14:15
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    15(Hebron used to be called Kiriath Arba. Arba was a famous Anakite.) Then the land was free of war.

  • 1 Kgs 22:44
    70%

    44(22:45) Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.

  • 2 Chr 11:10-12
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    10Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

    11He fortified these cities and placed officers in them, as well as storehouses of food, olive oil, and wine.

    12In each city there were shields and spears; he strongly fortified them. Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.

  • 1 Chr 22:18
    70%

    18He told them,“The LORD your God is with you! He has made you secure on every side, for he handed over to me the inhabitants of the region and the region is subdued before the LORD and his people.

  • Lev 26:6
    70%

    6I will grant peace in the land so that you will lie down to sleep without anyone terrifying you. I will remove harmful animals from the land, and no sword of war will pass through your land.

  • 2 Kgs 14:22
    70%

    22Azariah built up Elat and restored it to Judah after the king had passed away.

  • 2 Sam 7:11
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    11and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. Instead, I will give you relief from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that he himself will build a dynastic house for you.

  • 1 Kgs 4:24-25
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    69%

    24His royal court was so large because he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River from Tiphsah to Gaza; he was at peace with all his neighbors.

    25All the people of Judah and Israel had security; everyone from Dan to Beer Sheba enjoyed the produce of their vines and fig trees throughout Solomon’s lifetime.

  • Isa 32:18
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    18My people will live in peaceful settlements, in secure homes, and in safe, quiet places.

  • 2 Chr 32:5-6
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    68%

    5Hezekiah energetically rebuilt every broken wall. He erected towers and an outer wall, and fortified the terrace of the City of David. He made many weapons and shields.

    6He appointed military officers over the army and assembled them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying,

  • 2 Chr 12:4
    68%

    4He captured the fortified cities of Judah and marched against Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 8:5
    68%

    5He made upper Beth Horon and lower Beth Horon fortified cities with walls and barred gates,

  • 2 Chr 17:2
    68%

    2He placed troops in all of Judah’s fortified cities and posted garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had seized.

  • Ps 122:7
    68%

    7May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses!

  • 2 Chr 15:19
    68%

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

  • 2 Chr 19:5
    68%

    5He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 15:5
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    5In those days no one could travel safely, for total chaos had overtaken all the people of the surrounding lands.

  • 1 Sam 7:14
    68%

    14The cities that the Philistines had captured from Israel were returned to Israel, from Ekron to Gath. Israel also delivered their territory from the control of the Philistines. There was also peace between Israel and the Amorites.

  • 2 Chr 32:29
    68%

    29He built royal cities and owned a large number of sheep and cattle, for God gave him a huge amount of possessions.

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    68%

    1When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,

  • Isa 14:7
    68%

    7The whole earth rests and is quiet; they break into song.

  • Josh 21:44
    67%

    44The LORD made them secure, in fulfillment of all he had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could resist them. The LORD handed all their enemies over to them.

  • Josh 11:23
    67%

    23Joshua conquered the whole land, just as the LORD had promised Moses, and he assigned Israel their tribal portions. Then the land was free of war.

  • 1 Chr 11:8
    67%

    8He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.

  • 2 Chr 26:2
    67%

    2Uzziah built up Elat and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah had passed away.

  • Deut 12:10
    67%

    10When you do go across the Jordan River and settle in the land he is granting you as an inheritance and you find relief from all the enemies who surround you, you will live in safety.

  • 2 Chr 17:5
    67%

    5The LORD made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected.

  • Josh 19:50
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    50As the LORD had instructed, they gave him the city he requested– Timnath Serah in the Ephraimite hill country. He built up the city and lived in it.