^{6 Ref} 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.

^{7 Ref} For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.