And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
After King David was settled in his palace and the LORD had given him peace from all his enemies around him,
This verse describes a peaceful time when King David was established in his kingdom and God had given him victory over all his surrounding enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces one of the most significant chapters in David's reign, occurring after he had conquered Jerusalem and made it his capital. David had successfully defeated the Philistines, Moabites, and other neighboring nations, establishing Israel as a regional power. This period of rest and prosperity set the stage for David's desire to build a temple for God, which would lead to God's famous covenant promise about David's dynasty.
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