2 Samuel 7:1It happened, when the king lived in his house, and Yahweh had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~1000 BC. King David sits in his cedar palace, finally experiencing peace after decades of running from Saul and fighting enemies...
The emotion here: relief and gratitude recording this pivotal peaceful moment
The original word
nuach (נוּחַ) — rest, settle down, be quiet from enemies and turmoil
Why it matters
David's palace was built with cedar from Lebanon, imported by Phoenician craftsmen
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 7:1
This peaceful moment triggers David's desire to build God a house - rest leads to worship
Common misconceptionPeople think this rest was permanent, but David faced rebellion from Absalom and more wars later - this was a temporary reprieve.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 7:1
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 7:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 7:1 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine provision, peace. Notable phrases: Yahweh had given him rest.
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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