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He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.

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Peace is a Gift from God

Commentators unanimously highlight that the peace Asa's kingdom experienced was not a political accident but a direct gift from God. The verse explicitly states it was 'because Jehovah had given him rest.' John Gill expands on this, noting that all true rest—whether civil, spiritual, or eternal—originates from the Lord, underscoring God's sovereign provision of security and stability.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 14:6

19th Century

Bishop

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

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 14:6

17th Century

Pastor

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

On 2 Chronicles 14:1–15

17th Century

Minister

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, …