2Ch 14:6-7 | NETfull | STEP | 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.

2 Chronicles 14:6-7

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. 7 He said to the people of Judah: ^{▼▼ The words “the people of” are supplied in the translation for clarification. The Hebrew text uses the name “Judah” by metonymy for the people of Judah.} “Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. ^{▼▼ Heb “and we will surround [them] with wall[s] and towers, doors, and bars.”} The land remains ours because we have followed ^{▼▼ Heb “sought.”} the Lord our God and he has made us secure on all sides.” ^{▼▼ Heb “and he has given us rest all around.”} So they built the cities ^{▼▼ The words “the cities” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.} and prospered.