Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.
Isn't the LORD your God with you? And hasn't he given you peace on all sides? He has placed the people of this land under my control, and the land has been conquered before the LORD and before his people.
David is reminding his people that God has been with them, given them peace, and helped them conquer their enemies and secure their land.
📚 Historical Context
King David is speaking to the leaders of Israel as he prepares to pass leadership to his son Solomon. David had spent much of his reign fighting wars to establish and secure Israel's borders. Now, in his later years, he's reflecting on how God had given them victory over their enemies and brought peace to the nation, setting the stage for Solomon to build the temple.
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