Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
While the land
We have sought
And he hath given
Bible References
Therefore
2 Chronicles 32:5
Hezekiah worked hard. He rebuilt all the broken sections of the wall. He built the towers taller and built another wall outside the city wall. He strengthened the Millo in the City of David, and made plenty of weapons and shields.
Acts 9:31
The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.
While the land
John 9:4
We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day. When the night comes no man can work.
John 12:35
Jesus said to them: The light will be with you for a little while. Walk while you have the light, that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes.
Hebrews 3:13
Encourage yourselves each day, as long as it is called Today, that none of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
We have sought
2 Chronicles 14:4
He told the people of Judah to dedicate their lives to Jehovah. They were to serve the God of their ancestors and observe (obey) his teachings and commandments.
1 Chronicles 28:9
You my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve Jehovah wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought we have. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. On the other hand if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.
Psalm 105:3
Praise his holy name! Let the heart of those rejoice who seek Jehovah.
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me and I will hear you.
1 Peter 3:12
The eyes of Jehovah (God) are upon the righteous. His ears hear their prayers. But the face (person) of Jehovah is against those who do evil.
And he hath given
2 Chronicles 14:6
He built fortified cities in Judah and the land had peace. There was no war during those years because Jehovah gave him a time of peace.
Joshua 23:1
Later Jehovah gave Israel security from their enemies all around. By that time Joshua was very old.
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.