1 Kings 5:2-4

Modern English Version

² And Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,

³ “You know how David my father was unable to build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the wars all around him, until the Lord put his enemies under his feet. ⁴ But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor misfortune.