2 Chronicles 14:7
Context| NETBible | He said to the people of Judah: 1 “Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. 2 The land remains ours because we have followed 3 the Lord our God and he has made us secure on all sides.” 4 So they built the cities 5 and prospered. |
| XREF | Jos 23:1; 1Ch 28:9; 2Ch 14:4; 2Ch 14:6; 2Ch 32:5; Ps 105:3,4; Jer 29:12-14; Mt 11:28,29; Joh 9:4; Joh 12:35,36; Ac 9:31; Heb 3:13-15; 1Pe 3:12 |
| NET © Notes |
1 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 tn Heb “and we will surround [them] with wall[s] and towers, doors, and bars.” 3 tn Heb “sought.” 4 tn Heb “and he has given us rest all around.” 5 tn The words “the cities” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons. |
