KJV ORIGINAL
But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But now the LORD my God has given me peace on all sides, so that there is no enemy or trouble happening.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing gratitude that God has blessed him with complete peace and safety, with no enemies or disasters threatening him.
📚 Historical Context
This is King Solomon speaking to Hiram, king of Tyre, about his peaceful reign after David's wars ended. Solomon inherited a unified kingdom with secure borders, allowing him to focus on building projects like the temple rather than warfare. This period of peace was seen as God's blessing and fulfillment of His promises to David.
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