1 Kings 5:4But now Yahweh my God has given me rest on every side. There is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~967 BC. For the first time in generations, Israel has no active military campaigns. No border skirmishes, no rebellions, no threats...
The emotion here: profound gratitude and amazement at experiencing unprecedented peace
The original word
nuach (נוּחַ) — complete rest, settling down after struggle, divine-given peace
Why it matters
This was the first extended period of peace Israel had known since entering Canaan 400 years earlier
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 5:4
This wasn't just political peace — Solomon saw it as God's supernatural gift enabling the temple construction
Common misconceptionThis sounds like Solomon bragging about his military success, but he's actually marveling at God's gift — something his father David never experienced.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 5:4
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 5:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 5:4 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, divine provision, rest. Notable phrases: Yahweh my God has given me rest; no adversary, nor evil occurrence.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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