2 Chronicles 14:6 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And he buildeth cities of bulwarks in Judah, for the land hath quiet, and there is no war with him in these years, because Jehovah hath given rest to him.

English ASV

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

English Amplified

And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the Lord had given him rest.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Because the land experienced peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. No one made war with him in those days because the LORD gave him rest.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because Jehovah had given him rest.

English EASY 2024

While there was peace in the land, Asa made the cities of Judah strong and safe. No enemies fought wars against Judah during that time. The Lord gave Asa rest from any trouble.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Asa built strong cities in Judah while there was peace in Judah. He had no war in these years because the Lord gave him peace.

He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the LORD gave him peace.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

He built fortifications for the cities of Judah during this time, and for several years there was no war, because the Lord gave him peace.

English God's Word - GW 1995

He built fortified cities in Judah because the land had peace. There was no war during those years because the Lord gave him a time of peace.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Because the land experienced peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. No one made war with him in those days because the LORD gave him rest.

English KJV 1611

And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.

English LSB

And he built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was quiet, and there was no one at war with him during those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

He built fortified cities in Judah because the land was quiet; and there was no war in these years, for the Lord gave peace to him.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was undisturbed, and there was no one at war with him during those years, because the LORD had given him rest.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

He said to Judah: "Let us build these cities and surround them with walls, towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, for we have sought the LORD, our God; we sought him, and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the LORD gave him peace.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

He built up the cities of Judah that had high walls around them. The land was at peace. No one was at war with Asa during those years. That's because the Lord gave him peace and rest.

English NIV

He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest.

English NKJ 1982

And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest; he had no war in those years, because the Lord had given him rest.

English NLT

During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified cities throughout Judah. No one tried to make war against him at this time, for the LORD was giving him rest from his enemies.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

He built fortified cities in Judah while the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the LORD gave him peace.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Because the land was quiet and there was no war, he was able to build up a good defense system in Judah. God kept the peace.

English Tyndale 1537

And he built strong cities in Juda: because the land was in rest, and he had no war in those year. For the LORD had given him rest.