"'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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