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.

• 他对犹大人说、我们要建造这些城邑、四围筑墙、盖楼、安门、作闩．地还属我们、是因寻求耶和华我们的神．我们既寻求他、他就赐我们四境平安。于是建造城邑、诸事亨通。