2 Chronicles 14:6 net — He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the LORD…

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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."

— 2 Chronicles 14:6, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 14 — Context

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He removed the pagan altars and the high places, smashed the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles.

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He ordered Judah to seek the LORD God of their ancestors and to observe his law and commands.

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

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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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He 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.

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Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah, equipped with large shields and spears. He also had 280,000 men from Benjamin who carried small shields and were adept archers; they were all skilled warriors.

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Zerah the Cushite marched against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots. He arrived at 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 NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (NET): “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.” 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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