Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. New Living Translation But now the LORD my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well. English Standard Version But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side. There is neither adversary nor misfortune. Berean Standard Bible But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. King James Bible But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent. New King James Version But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence. New American Standard Bible But now the LORD my God has secured me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune. NASB 1995 “But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune. NASB 1977 “But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune. Legacy Standard Bible But now Yahweh my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor calamity. Amplified Bible But now that the LORD my God has given me rest [from war] on every side, there is neither adversary nor misfortune [confronting me]. Christian Standard Bible The LORD my God has now given me rest on every side; there is no enemy or misfortune. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD my God has now given me rest all around; there is no enemy or crisis. American Standard Version But now Jehovah my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence. Contemporary English Version Now, thanks to the LORD God, there is peace in my kingdom and no trouble or threat of war anywhere. English Revised Version But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrent. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the LORD my God has surrounded me with peace. I have no rival and no trouble. Good News Translation But now the LORD my God has given me peace on all my borders. I have no enemies, and there is no danger of attack. International Standard Version But now the LORD has given me rest all around, since I have neither foreign adversaries nor domestic crises. Majority Standard Bible But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. NET Bible But now the LORD my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat. New Heart English Bible But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side. There is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence. Webster's Bible Translation But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent. World English Bible But now Yahweh my God has given me rest on every side. There is no enemy and no evil occurrence. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, my God YHWH has given rest to me all around, there is no adversary nor evil occurrence, Young's Literal Translation 'And now, Jehovah my God hath given rest to me round about, there is no adversary nor evil occurrence, Smith's Literal Translation And now Jehovah my God caused rest to me from round about; not an adversary and not an evil event. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut now the Lord my God hath given me rest round about: and there is no adversary nor evil occurrence. Catholic Public Domain Version But now the Lord my God has given rest to me on all sides. And there is no adversary, nor occurrence of evil. New American Bible But now the LORD, my God, has given me rest on all sides, without adversary or misfortune. New Revised Standard Version But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now LORD JEHOVAH my God has given rest to me from all around. There is no adversary, neither evil occurrence. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now the Lord my God has given me rest round about; there is no one plotting against me, and there is no evil trespass against me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Materials for the Temple…3“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. 4But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. 5So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’… Cross References 1 Chronicles 22:9 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. 1 Kings 4:24-25 For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. / Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. 2 Samuel 7:11 and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. Psalm 72:7 May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more. Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. 2 Chronicles 14:6 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. Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. Isaiah 32:18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. Jeremiah 23:5-6 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Zechariah 9:10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Luke 1:79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Treasury of Scripture But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil result. hath given 1 Kings 4:24 For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him. 1 Chronicles 22:9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. Psalm 72:7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. Jump to Previous Adversary Disaster Event Evil Making Misfortune Rest Round Side TroubleJump to Next Adversary Disaster Event Evil Making Misfortune Rest Round Side Trouble1 Kings 5 1. Hiram, sending to congratulate Solomon, is desired to furnish him with timber7. Hiram, blessing God for Solomon, furnishes him with trees. 13. The number of Solomon's workmen and laborers But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side This phrase reflects a period of peace and stability during King Solomon's reign, contrasting with the tumultuous times of his father, King David. Solomon acknowledges that this peace is a divine gift from the LORD, emphasizing the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The "rest on every side" suggests a cessation of external threats and internal strife, allowing Solomon to focus on building the temple. This peace can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:11, where God assures David that He will give him rest from all his enemies. Theologically, this rest prefigures the ultimate rest found in Christ, as mentioned in Hebrews 4:9-10, where believers are invited to enter God's rest through faith. and there is no adversary or crisis Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel at this time. Known for his wisdom, Solomon is tasked with building the temple for the Lord. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who has granted Solomon peace and rest from his enemies, allowing him to focus on building the temple. 3. Israel The nation over which Solomon reigns. During his reign, Israel experiences a period of peace and prosperity. 4. Adversary Refers to enemies or opponents. In this context, it indicates that Solomon's kingdom is free from external threats. 5. Crisis Refers to internal turmoil or conflict. Solomon's reign is marked by stability and order. Teaching Points God's Provision of PeaceGod is the ultimate source of peace and rest. Just as He provided Solomon with a time of peace to accomplish His purposes, He can provide us with peace in our lives to fulfill His will. Fulfillment of God's Promises The peace Solomon experienced was a fulfillment of God's promise to David. This teaches us that God is faithful to His promises, and we can trust Him to fulfill His word in our lives. Preparation for God's Work Times of peace and rest are opportunities to prepare for the work God has called us to do. We should use these times wisely to build and strengthen our spiritual lives. The Importance of a Peaceful Environment A peaceful environment is crucial for accomplishing significant tasks. We should strive to create peace in our surroundings to focus on God's work. Spiritual Rest in Christ The rest Solomon experienced is a shadow of the spiritual rest we find in Christ. We are invited to enter into this rest by trusting in Jesus and His finished work on the cross.Verse 4. - But now the Lord my God hath given me rest [In fulfilment of the promise of 1 Chronicles 22:9. David had had a brief rest (2 Samuel 7:1), Solomon's was permanent. He was "a man of rest"] on every side [Heb. round about, same word as in ver. 3, and in 1 Chronicles 22:9], so that there is neither adversary [Hadad and Rezon, of whom this word is used (1 Kings 11:14, 23), apparently belonged to a somewhat later period of his reign] nor evil occurrent [Rather, "occurrence," or "plague" (פֶגֵע), i.e., "rebellion, famine, pestilence, or other suffering" (Bahr). David had had many such "occurrences" (2 Samuel 15:14; 2 Samuel 20:1; 2 Samuel 21:1; 2 Samuel 24:15).] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But nowוְעַתָּ֕ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time the LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel my God אֱלֹהַ֛י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has given me rest הֵנִ֨יחַ (hê·nî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down on every side, מִסָּבִ֑יב (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around and there is no אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle adversary שָׂטָ֔ן (śā·ṭān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7854: An opponent -- Satan, the arch-enemy of good or crisis. פֶּ֥גַע (pe·ḡa‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6294: Occurrence, chance Links 1 Kings 5:4 NIV1 Kings 5:4 NLT 1 Kings 5:4 ESV 1 Kings 5:4 NASB 1 Kings 5:4 KJV 1 Kings 5:4 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 5:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 5:4 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 5:4 French Bible 1 Kings 5:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 5:4 But now Yahweh my God has given (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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