Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
And he built
For the land
Bible References
And he built
2 Chronicles 8:2
During this time, he also rebuilt the towns that Hiram had restored to him, and he settled Israelis in them.
2 Chronicles 11:5
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem and built defensive fortification cities throughout Judah,
For the land
Judges 3:11
As a result, the land was quiet for 40 years. Then Kenaz' son Othniel died.
Judges 5:31
"May all of your enemies perish like this, LORD! But may those who love him be like the ascending sun in its strength!" Then the land enjoyed quiet for 40 years.
1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD has given me rest all around, since I have neither foreign adversaries nor domestic crises.
1 Chronicles 22:9
"You have shed a lot of blood and fought great battles. You won't be building a house for my name, since you have shed so much blood on the earth in my sight. But look! A son born to you will live comfortably, because I will give him rest from all his enemies that surround him on every side, since his name will be "Solomon" - I will give peace and quiet for Israel during his lifetime.