2 Tawarikh 14:7

14:7 He said to the people of Judah: ¹  “Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. ²  The land remains ours because we have followed ³  the Lord our God and he has made us secure on all sides.” ⁴  So they built the cities ⁵  and prospered.

2 Tawarikh 15:7

15:7 But as for you, be strong and don’t get discouraged, ⁶  for your work will be rewarded.” ⁷ 

2 Tawarikh 35:2

35:2 He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the Lord’s temple.

[14:7]  ¹ tn The words “the people of” are supplied in the translation for clarification. The Hebrew text uses the name “Judah” by metonymy for the people of Judah.

[14:7]  ² tn Heb “and we will surround [them] with wall[s] and towers, doors, and bars.”

[14:7]  ³ tn Heb “sought.”

[14:7]  ⁴ tn Heb “and he has given us rest all around.”

[14:7]  ⁵ tn The words “the cities” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.

[15:7]  ⁶ tn Heb “and let not your hands drop.”

[15:7]  ⁷ tn Heb “for there is payment for your work.”