KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD, who has given peace and rest to his people Israel, just as he promised to do. Not one word of all the good promises he made through his servant Moses has failed to come true.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Solomon is praising God because every single promise God made to Israel through Moses has come true perfectly.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem. After years of wandering and warfare, Israel had finally found peace in the Promised Land under Solomon's reign. Solomon is acknowledging that this peace and prosperity fulfills the promises God made to Moses centuries earlier when he led Israel out of Egypt.
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