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 19:10

19:10 Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you ⁶  (whether it involves a violent crime ⁷  or other matters related to the law, commandments, rules, and regulations), warn them that they must not sin against the Lord. If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues; but if you obey, you will be free of guilt. ⁸ 

[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.

[19:10]  ⁶ tn Heb “and every case which comes to you from your brothers who live in their cities.”

[19:10]  ⁷ tn Heb “between blood pertaining to blood.”

[19:10]  ⁸ tn Heb “and anger will be upon you and your brothers; do this and you will not be guilty.”