2 Chronicles 14:6 nasb — He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those y…

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"He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those years, because the LORD had given him rest."

— 2 Chronicles 14:6, NASB

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2 Chronicles 14 — Context

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for he removed the foreign altars and high places, tore down the sacred pillars, cut down the Asherim,

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and commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers and to observe the law and the commandment.

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He also removed the high places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah. And the kingdom was undisturbed under him.

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He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those years, because the LORD had given him rest.

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For he said to Judah, "Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours 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.

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Now Asa had an army of 300,from Judah, bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 from Benjamin, bearing shields and wielding bows; all of them were valiant warriors.

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Now Zerah the Ethiopian came out against them with an army of a million men and chariots, and he came to Mareshah.

2 Chronicles 14:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 14:6 say?
2 Chronicles 14:6 in the NASB reads: “He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those years, because the LORD had given him rest.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 14:6 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 14:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 14:6.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 14:6 in?
2 Chronicles 14:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 14:6?
2 Chronicles 14:6 reads (NASB): “He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those years, because the LORD had given him rest.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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