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And David said to Solomon [a]his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God. But the word of Jehovah came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build a house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about; for his name shall be [b]Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 22:7 According to another reading, My son, as for me etc.
  2. 1 Chronicles 22:9 That is, Peaceful.