“But now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.”
"'But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune.'" — Solomon emphasizes the *peace* (*menucha*) he has inherited: *ve-'attah henigach li YHVH Elohay machazor mi-kol-'etzad...* (the LORD my God has given me rest on every side). The absence of *adversaries* (*satan*, enemies) and *calamity* (*ra'*) provides the *security* necessary for the temple project. This peace is framed as *divine gift*, not merely political achievement.
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