2 Chronicles 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.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 14:4 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 14:4, Asa commands Judah to seek the Lord and obey His laws — the very action that leads to the peace and rest described here.

2 Chronicles 20:30 says God gave Jehoshaphat rest round about, echoing Asa's statement that God gave them rest on every side.

2 Chronicles 11:5 shows Rehoboam building fortified cities for defense — a parallel to Asa's building project.

In 2 Chronicles 32:5, Hezekiah also strengthens defenses by building walls and towers, matching Asa's fortification efforts.

2 Chronicles 17:12 records Jehoshaphat building castles and store cities — another king fortifying his kingdom like Asa.

2 Chronicles 27:4 describes Jotham building cities, castles, and towers — similar fortification efforts as Asa's.

Joshua 23:1 Parallel

In Joshua 23:1, the Lord gives Israel rest from enemies after conquest — Asa's rest mirrors that earlier gift of peace.