6 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.
6 He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the Lord gave him rest.
6 He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace.
6 Because the land was quiet and there was no war, he was able to build up a good defense system in Judah. God kept the peace.
6 And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest; he had no war in those years, because the Lord had given him rest.
6 During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified towns throughout Judah. No one tried to make war against him at this time, for the Lord was giving him rest from his enemies.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:6
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Asa's piety, He strengthens his kingdom.
Asa aimed at pleasing God, and studied to approve himself to him. Happy those that walk by this rule, not to do that which is right in their own eyes, or in the eye of the world, but which is so in God's sight. We find by experience that it is good to seek the Lord; it gives us rest; while we pursue the world, we meet with nothing but vexation. Asa consulted with his people how to make a good use of the peace they enjoyed; and concluded with them that they must not be idle, nor secure. A formidable army of Ethiopians invaded Asa's kingdom. This evil came upon them, that their faith in God might be tried. Asa's prayer is short, but it is the real language of faith and expectation from God. When we go forth in God's name, we cannot but prosper, and all things work together for the good of those whom he favours.