II Chronicles 14:6
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Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.
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And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.
A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,
So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.
He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
So Moab was subdued under the hand of Israel that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.