2 Chronicles 14:1-7

How does Asa use the peace at the beginning of his reign?

Berean Standard Bible

1 Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. 2 And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 3 He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. 4 He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments. 5 He also removed the high places and incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and under him the kingdom was at peace. 6 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. 7 So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.

What is the context?

After Abijah’s death, Asa succeeds him and the land has ten years of peace. He removes foreign altars and idols and directs Judah to seek the Lord and observe the Law.

He also uses the period of rest to strengthen cities with walls, towers, gates, and bars. He credits the Lord with giving the people this opportunity.

The account joins reform and practical preparation. Peace is an occasion for faithful work, not a reason to stop attending to the community’s future.

How is this passage commonly understood?

Wesley emphasizes the rest given by God and the value of seeking Him. 1 Kings 15:9–15 also describes Asa’s reforms. The later notice that high places remain should be kept alongside the account of removal, rather than silently changing either statement or claiming that every reform is immediately complete everywhere.

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