2 Samuel 7:1
And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and LORD had given him rest from all his enemies round about,
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Joshua 23:1And it came to pass after many days, when LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies round about, and Joshua was old and well stricken in years;
1 Kings 5:4But now LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.
1 Chronicles 22:6Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for LORD, the God of Israel.
1 Chronicles 28:2Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people. As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of LORD, and for the footstool of our God. And I had made
2 Chronicles 20:30So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet. For his God gave him rest round about.
Psalms 132:5until I find out a place for LORD, a tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 7:1
Still the ark is David's care as well as his joy. In this chapter we have, I. His consultation with Nathan about building a house for it; he signifies his purpose to do it ( ver. 1, 2 ) and Nathan approves his purpose, ver. 3 . II. His communion with God about it. 1. A gracious message God sent him about it, accepting his purpose, countermanding the performance, and promising him an entail of blessings upon his family, ver. 4-17 . 2. A very humble prayer which David offered up to God in return to that gracious… Read the whole commentary →