Because the land experienced peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah.(A) No one made war with him in those days because the Lord gave him rest.(B) So he said to the people of Judah, “Let’s build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars.(C) The land is still ours because we sought the Lord our God. We sought Him and He gave us rest on every side.” So they built and succeeded.

The Cushite Invasion

Asa had an army of 300,000 from Judah bearing large shields and spears,(D) and 280,000 from Benjamin bearing regular shields and drawing the bow. All these were brave warriors.

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