He also took out of all the cities of Judah (A)the high places and the (B)incense altars. And the kingdom had rest under him. He built (C)fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, (D)for the Lord gave him peace. And he said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with (E)walls and towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the Lord our God. We have sought him, (F)and he has given us peace on every side.” So they built and prospered.

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