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1 Kings 5:4

2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,

3 Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

5 And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.

6 Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.

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BSB
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
KJV
But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
WEB
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side. There is no enemy and no evil occurrence.
ASV
But now Jehovah my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.
DARBY
But now Jehovah my God has given me rest on every side: there is neither adversary nor evil event.
BLB
And YHWH my God has given rest to me on every side; [there is] no adversary and no evil occurrence.
ÅB
Men nå har Herren min Gud gitt meg ro rundt omkring; det finnes ingen motstandere, og ingen ulykker truer.
OTB
Men nå har Herren min Gud gitt meg fred på alle kanter; det er verken motstander eller trøbbel.
B1930
Men nu har Herren min Gud gitt mig ro rundt omkring; det finnes ingen motstandere, og ingen ulykker truer.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Acts 9:31

    Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

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  • Isaiah 9:7

    Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

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  • Psalms 72:7

    In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.

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