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2 Chronicles 14:6

2 Chronicles 14:6
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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Therefore he said unto Judah,.... To the nobles and principal men of the kingdom:

let us build these cities; which he,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Fenced cities - To preserve his territories from invasion, and strengthen the frontiers of his kingdom, see Ch2 14:7.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 14:1-8

Here is, I. Asa's general character (Ch2 14:2): He did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. 1.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Chronicles 14:6-8

6 8 (cp. 1Ki 15:17-22). The Defensive Measures of Asa

According to 1 Kin., Asa being threatened by Baasha, king of…