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1 Kings 5:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 5:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But now Jehovah my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But now Jehovah my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.
1 Kings 5:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
2And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
3Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
4But now Jehovah my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.
5And, behold, I purpose to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, as Jehovah spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build the house for my name.
6Now therefore command thou that they cut me cedar-trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants; and I will give thee hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt say: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that knoweth how to cut timber like unto the Sidonians.
7And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, etc.] From foreign enemies; for Solomon had no wars with any: [so that there is] neither adversary; or Satan, no internal enemy in his kingdom, as well as no external ones, Adonijah, Joab, and other illdesigning persons, being cut off: nor evil occurrent; nothing that rose up, and met him, to discourage or hinder the prosecution of the good work he had in view.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The contrast is not between different periods of Solomon’s reign, but between his reign and that of his father. Evil occurrent - Rather, evil occurrence. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:4-5 Unlike David, Solomon enjoyed peace [literally rest] on every side. Solomon’s name (Hebrew shlomoh) may be a variation of the word for “peace” (Hebrew shalom). • The name of the Lord signifies God’s self-revealed character and reputation. The Hebrew term translated the name was sometimes used in oral reading of Scripture so the reader could avoid uttering the personal name of God (the tetragrammaton—YHWH). The New Testament applies the term “the name” to Jesus (Acts 5:41; 3 Jn 1:7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“hath given: Kg1 4:24; Ch1 22:9; Psa 72:7; Isa 9:7; Act 9:31 3 Kings (1 Kings) 5:5”
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