2 Chronicles 14:7

14:7 He said to the people of Judah: “Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. The land remains ours because we have followed the Lord our God and he has made us secure on all sides.” So they built the cities and prospered.


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.

tn Heb “and we will surround [them] with wall[s] and towers, doors, and bars.”

tn Heb “sought.”

tn Heb “and he has given us rest all around.”

tn The words “the cities” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.