Modern Translations New International VersionHe 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. New Living Translation 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. English 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. Berean Study Bible 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. New American Standard Bible 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. 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. NASB 1977 And 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. Amplified Bible He built fortified cities in Judah, since the land was at rest, and there was no one at war with him in those years, because the LORD had given him rest. 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. Holman 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. Contemporary English Version The LORD blessed Judah with peace while Asa was king, and so during that time, Asa fortified many of the towns. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. International Standard Version Asa built fortified cities throughout Judah while the land lay undisturbed, because the LORD had given him peace so that no one went to war against him during those years. NET Bible 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. Classic Translations King James BibleAnd 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. New King James Version 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. King James 2000 Bible And he built fortified cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest. New Heart English Bible He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because the LORD had given him rest. World English Bible 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. American King James Version 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. American Standard Version 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. A Faithful Version And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years because the LORD had given him rest. Darby Bible Translation 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 Revised Version And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest. Webster's Bible Translation And he built fortified cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587He built also strong cities in Iudah, because the lande was in rest, and he had no warre in those yeeres: for the Lord had giuen him rest. Bishops' Bible of 1568 And he built strong cities in Iuda, because the lande was in rest, and he had no warre in those yeres: for the Lorde had geuen him rest. Coverdale Bible of 1535 And he builded stroge cities in Iuda, whyle the londe was in quietnes, & whyle there was no warre agaynst him in the same yeares: for ye LORDE gaue him rest. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he builds cities of bulwarks in Judah, for the land has quiet; and there is no war with him in these years, because YHWH has given rest to him. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation And he will build cities of fortification in Judah: for the land rested, and not with him war in these years; for Jehovah gave rest to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe built also strong cities in Juda, for he was quiet, and there had no wars risen in his time, the Lord giving peace. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, he built fortified cities in Judah. For it was quiet, and in his time no wars had arisen. For the Lord was generously granting peace. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd he built fortress cities in the land of Yehuda, because the land was refreshed and there was no man that made war with them these years, because LORD JEHOVAH was giving it rest. Lamsa Bible And he built fenced cities in Judah; for the land had rest, and there was no one who made war against him in those years, because the LORD had given him rest. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest. Brenton Septuagint Translation fortified cities in the land of Juda; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in these years; for the Lord gave him rest.     |