The land is still before us—that is, it is "unoccupied by an enemy" and "open for us to go wherever we please." Compare Genesis 13:9. The fo…

Therefore. — And.

These cities. — The “fenced cities” of the last verse. Their names are unknown.…

Therefore he said unto Judah To the nobles and principal men of the kingdom:

let us build these cities…

Asa aimed at pleasing God and studied to commend himself to him. Happy are those who walk by this rule: not to do what is right in their own eyes, …