And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest; he had no war in those years, because the LORD had given him rest.

Therefore he said to Judah, "Let us build these cities and make walls around [them,] and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet before us, 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.

And all Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and sought Him with all their soul; and He was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around.

Now it came to pass, a long time after the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua was old, advanced in age.

Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around,

When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hides [His] face, who then can see Him, Whether [it is] against a nation or a man alone? --

When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.