2 Samuel 7:1

New English Translation

The king settled into his palace, for the Lord gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:11

King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons. They built a palace for David.

2 Samuel 6:23

Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, had no children to the day of her death.

2 Samuel 7:11

and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. Instead, I will give you relief from all your enemies. The Lord declares to you that he himself will build a dynastic house for you.

1 Kings 5:4

But now the Lord my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.

1 Chronicles 22:6

He summoned his son Solomon and charged him to build a temple for the Lord God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon: “My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I wanted to build a temple where the ark of the Lord’s covenant could be placed as a footstool for our God. I have made the preparations for building it.

2 Chronicles 14:6

He built fortified cities throughout Judah, for the land was at rest and there was no war during those years; the Lord gave him peace.

2 Chronicles 20:30

Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a place for the Lord, a fine dwelling place for the powerful ruler of Jacob.”

Psalm 18:1

He said: “I love you, Lord, my source of strength!

Proverbs 16:7

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

Matthew 25:16

The one who had received five talents went off right away and put his money to work and gained five more.

Acts 7:46

He found favor with God and asked that he could find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob.

Joshua 21:44

The Lord made them secure, in fulfillment of all he had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could resist them.

Joshua 23:1

A long time passed after the Lord made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old.