1 Chronicles 22:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.”
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Read Full Chapter →God promised David a son named Solomon, a man of rest, to whom he would give peace from every enemy.
What Does 1 Chronicles 22:9 Mean?
David recounts the LORD's promise of the very son now before him. Solomon, whose name echoes peace, would be a man of rest, granted quiet from all his enemies, and through him God would give peace to Israel.
The promise links the building of God's house to peace and rest, gifts that come from God's hand alone. The reign of peace under Solomon points forward to a greater Son who gives rest to all who come to him. True and lasting peace is not won by the sword but given by God to those he loves.
1 Chronicles 22:9 in the Original Language
shalom (שָׁלוֹם), 'peace' -- not merely absence of conflict but wholeness, well-being, and rest; the name Solomon springs from this root.
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What does 1 Chronicles 22:9 mean?
God promised David a son named Solomon, a man of rest, to whom he would give peace from every enemy.