2 Samuel 7:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

After King David moved into his new house the Lord gave him some relief from all of his enemies around him.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:7

When people live to please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them.

1 Kings 5:4

But now the Lord my God has given me peace along all the borders of my country. I have no enemies, and my people are in no danger.

2 Chronicles 14:6

Asa built strong cities in Judah while there was peace in Judah. He had no war in these years because the Lord gave him peace.

Psalm 18:1

I love you, Lord! You are my strength.

Joshua 23:1

The Lord gave Israel peace from their enemies around them. He made Israel safe. Many years passed, and Joshua became very old.

Joshua 21:44

And the Lord allowed them to have peace on all sides of their land, just as he had promised their ancestors. None of their enemies defeated them. The Lord allowed the Israelites to defeat every enemy.

Acts 7:46

God was very pleased with David. He asked God to let him build a Temple for the people of Jacob.

2 Samuel 6:23

Saul’s daughter Michal never had a child. She died without having any children.

2 Samuel 5:11

King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David. He also sent cedar trees, carpenters, and stonemasons. They built a house for David.

1 Chronicles 22:6

Then David called for his son Solomon and told him to build the Temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon, “My son, I wanted to build a temple for the name of the Lord my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David stood up and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. In my heart I wanted to build a place to keep the Box of the Lord’s Agreement. I wanted to build a place that would be God’s footstool. And I made the plans for building that house for God.

2 Chronicles 20:30

That is why there was peace for Jehoshaphat’s kingdom—his God brought him rest from the enemies that were all around him.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a home for the Lord, a tent for the Mighty God of Jacob!”

Matthew 25:16

The servant who got five bags went quickly to invest the money. Those five bags of money earned five more.