Verse 6

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 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.