2 Chronicles 14:7

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Summary

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.

Therefore

2 Chronicles 32:5

Acts 9:31

While the land

John 9:4

John 12:35

Hebrews 3:13

We have sought

1 Peter 3:12

And he hath given

2 Chronicles 14:6

Joshua 23:1

Matthew 11:28

Bible References

Therefore

He set to work resolutely and built up all the wall that was broken down and raised towers upon it, and outside it he built another wall, and he strengthened the Millo in the city of David. He also made weapons and shields in abundance.

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.

While the land

We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.

So Jesus said to them, "The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

We have sought

and commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to keep the law and the commandment.

"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

And he hath given

He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the LORD gave him peace.

A long time afterward, when the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their surrounding enemies, and Joshua was old and well advanced in years,

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.