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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.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he built fenced cities. —See 2 Chronicles 11:5; 2 Chronicles 12:4; and for the expression had give…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he built fenced cities in Judah
For his defence against the kingdom of Israel and other nations, as Rehoboam had…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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, …