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.
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4 additional translationsAnd 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.
Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.
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.
And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because Jehovah had given him rest.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Chronicles — Solomon to the exile — retold through the southern kings only. A priestly history that keeps its lens on the temple, on reform kings, and on the repentance formula (7:14) that will be quoted in a thousand sermons.
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC