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2Ch 14:7 — Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about [them] walls, and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought [him], and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

Therefore		2Ch 32:5; Act 9:31
while the land		Jhn 9:4; Jhn 12:35,36; Hbr 3:13-15
we have sought		2Ch 14:4; 1Ch 28:9; Psa 105:3,4; Jer 29:12-14; 1Pe 3:12
and he hath given		2Ch 14:6; Jos 23:1; Mat 11:28,29

Correlating Passages

Therefore

	2Ch 32:5	Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised [it] up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo [in] the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.
	Act 9:31	Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

while the land

	Jhn 9:4	I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
	Jhn 12:35	Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
	Jhn 12:36	While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
	Hbr 3:13	But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
	Hbr 3:14	For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
	Hbr 3:15	While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

we have sought

	2Ch 14:4	And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.
	1Ch 28:9	And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
	Psa 105:3	Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
	Psa 105:4	Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
	Jer 29:12	Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
	Jer 29:13	And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
	Jer 29:14	And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
	1Pe 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.

and he hath given

	2Ch 14:6	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.
	Jos 23:1	And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old [and] stricken in age.
	Mat 11:28	Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
	Mat 11:29	Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

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Scott, Thomas. "2 Chronicles 14:7," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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