2 Chronicles 14:6-8

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁶ And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace.

⁷ Therefore he said to Judah, Let us build these cities and surround them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land is still ours, because we sought the Lord our God; we have sought Him [yearning for Him with all our desire] and He has given us rest and peace on every side. So they built and prospered.

⁸ Asa had an army of 300,000 men out of Judah, who bore bucklers and spears, and 280,000 out of Benjamin, who bore shields and drew bows, all mighty men of courage.