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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.

Bible References

Therefore

2 Chronicles 32:5
Hezekiah energetically rebuilt every broken wall. He erected towers and an outer wall, and fortified the terrace of the City of David. He made many weapons and shields.
Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

While the land

John 9:4
We must perform the deeds of the one who sent me as long as it is daytime. Night is coming when no one can work.
John 12:35
Jesus replied, "The light is with you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become hardened by sin's deception.

We have sought

2 Chronicles 14:4
He ordered Judah to seek the Lord God of their ancestors and to observe his law and commands.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one's thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.
Psalm 105:3
Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Jeremiah 29:12
When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord's face is against those who do evil.

And he hath given

2 Chronicles 14:6
He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the Lord gave him peace.
Joshua 23:1
A long time passed after the Lord made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

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