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1 Kings 5:2-4
Lexham English Bible
1 Kings 5:2-4
Lexham English Bible
2 Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, 3 “You knew David my father, that he was not able to build a house for the name of Yahweh his God, in view of the warfare[a] which surrounded him, until Yahweh placed them[b] under the soles of his feet. 4 But now Yahweh my God has given me rest all around me. There is no adversary, and there is no bad occurrence.
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- 1 Kings 5:3 Literally “because of the face of the warfare”
- 1 Kings 5:3 That is, David’s enemies
1 Kings 5:2-4
New International Version
1 Kings 5:2-4
New International Version
2 Solomon sent back this message to Hiram:
3 “You know that because of the wars(A) waged against my father David from all sides, he could not build(B) a temple for the Name of the Lord his God until the Lord put his enemies under his feet.(C) 4 But now the Lord my God has given me rest(D) on every side, and there is no adversary(E) or disaster.
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