Add parallel Print Page Options

Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying, “You know that my father David could not build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the warfare with which his enemies surrounded him, until he[a] put them under the soles of his feet.[b](A) But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune.(B)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 5.3 Gk: Heb the Lord
  2. 5.3 Gk Tg Vg: Heb my feet or his feet

Solomon sent back this message to Hiram:

“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) But now the Lord my God has given me rest(D) on every side, and there is no adversary(E) or disaster.

Read full chapter