2 Chronicles 14:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

Here is, I. Asa's general character (2 Chron. 14:2): He did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. 1. He aimed at pleasing God, studied to approve himself to him. Happy are those that walk by this rule, to do that which is right, not in their own eyes, or in the eye of the world, but in the eyes of God. 2. He saw God's eye always upon him, and that helped much to keep him to what was good and right. 3. God graciously accepted him in what he did, and approved his conduct... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:7

Therefore he said unto Judah ,.... To the nobles and principal men of the kingdom: let us build these cities ; which he, no doubt, particularly mentioned by name, and pointed at; that is, repair and fortify them, and put them into a better condition of defence: and make about them walls and towers, gates and bars ; which are always made to fortified places, to protect the inhabitants, and keep out an enemy: while the land is yet before us ; in our power, no enemy in it, nor any... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

Quiet in the land. I. A GREAT BLESSING . 1 . Its character. No war ( 2 Chronicles 14:6 ). Few, reflecting on the untold calamities of war, the expenditure of blood and treasure, the sorrow and desolation sent into many homes, the interruption of the arts of peace, the bad passions kindled by it in the breasts even of the victors, will doubt that peace is one of the foremost blessings a nation can enjoy. This was the condition of Judah during the first ten years of Asa's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

The quiet often years. The former half of this chapter may be said to turn upon the welcome subject of the "quiet" (spoken of twice), the "no war" (spoken of once), and the "rest" (spoken of three times), which were now for ten years the portion of Judah. The tender youth and the pious promise of King Asa combined, no doubt, in the providence of God, with external circumstances, to secure that interval of quiet and repose from war from which many blessings were able to flow. We may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:2-7

Constructive godliness. It is better to construct than to destroy (see preceding homily), and though Asa did well in demolishing the strange altars and expelling the sodomites from the land, he did even better in I. BUILDING UP OURSELVES on our holy faith (Jud 1:20). A man's first duty is that which he owes to his own spirit; for God has given him that, above all things, to have in charge and to present pure and perfect before him at the last. We are, therefore, most sacredly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:7

We have sought him, and he hath given us rest . In three successive verses the blessings of peace and quiet, and no war and rest, are recorded ( Isaiah 26:1 ; Zechariah 2:5 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 14:7

The land is yet before us - i. e., “unoccupied by an enemy” - “the land is open to us to go where we please.” Compare Genesis 13:9. The fortification of the strongholds would be an act of rebellion against Egypt, and it might be expected that the Egyptians would endeavor to put a stop to it. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 14:6-7

2 Chronicles 14:6-7. He built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest He wisely provided for war in the time of peace. The Lord had given him rest Those have rest indeed to whom God gives rest; peace indeed to whom Christ gives peace. Asa takes notice of the rest they had as the gift of God, and the happy consequence of their seeking the Lord. Because we have sought the Lord, he hath given us rest on every side Whatever rest we enjoy, whether of body or mind, of our family or... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Reformation under Asa (14:1-16:14)God’s blessings on Asa showed his pleasure with those who removed Canaanite customs and restored the Levitical order of worship. God rewarded Asa by giving him a remarkable victory over a large and powerful army that invaded from the south. This sign of God’s pleasure encouraged Asa to continue his reforms with greater boldness (14:1-15:19; see notes on 1 Kings 15:9-15).When, however, Asa trusted in outside help instead of trusting in God, he displeased God and... read more

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