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.

Bible References

And he built

2 Chronicles 8:2
Solomon rebuilt the cities that Huram had given him and settled Israelites there.
2 Chronicles 11:5
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem; he built up these fortified cities throughout Judah:

For the land

Judges 3:11
The land had rest for forty years; then Othniel son of Kenaz died.
Judges 5:31
May all your enemies perish like this, O Lord! But may those who love you shine like the rising sun at its brightest!" And the land had rest for forty years.
1 Kings 5:4
But now the Lord my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.
1 Chronicles 22:9
Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

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