KJV ORIGINAL
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;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After King David was settled in his palace and the LORD had given him peace from all his enemies around him,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
In the biblical narrative, King David had recently secured his throne and defeated surrounding enemies, leading to a period of peace in Israel after years of conflict. This verse describes David sitting in his palace, a moment of rest granted by God, which highlights the stability of his kingdom. It sets the stage for God's covenant with David in the following verses.
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