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2 Chronicles 14:7
New English Translation
2 Chronicles 14:7
New English Translation
7 He said to the people of Judah:[a] “Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates.[b] The land remains ours because we have followed[c] the Lord our God; we have followed him, and he has made us secure on all sides.”[d] So they built the cities[e] and prospered.
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- 2 Chronicles 14:7 tn The words “the people of” are supplied in the translation for clarification. The Hebrew text uses the name “Judah” by metonymy for the people of Judah.
- 2 Chronicles 14:7 tn Heb “and we will surround [them] with wall[s] and towers, doors, and bars.”
- 2 Chronicles 14:7 tn Heb “sought.”
- 2 Chronicles 14:7 tn Heb “we sought him, and he has given us rest all around.”
- 2 Chronicles 14:7 tn The words “the cities” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.
2 Chronicles 14:7
New International Version
2 Chronicles 14:7
New International Version
7 “Let us build up these towns,” he said to Judah, “and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the Lord our God; we sought him and he has given us rest(A) on every side.” So they built and prospered.
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