2 Chronicles 14:7
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand,.... These were armed with…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The land is yet before us - i. e., “unoccupied by an enemy” - “the land is open to us to go where we please.” Compare…
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, 1882–1921
Therefore he said R.V. For he said.
and bars, while the landis yet before us; because, etc.] R.V. and bars; the land is…
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