⁷ And he said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with ^(A)walls and towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the Lord our God. We have sought him, ^(B)and he has given us peace on every side.” So they built and prospered.

³⁰ So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, ^(A)for his God gave him rest all round.