1 Chronicles 22:9
1 Chronicles 22:9 in Multiple Translations
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
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 Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.
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 Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.
But you will have a son who will be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from wars on every side. His name will be Solomon, and in his time I will give Israel peace and quiet;
But you will have a son who will be a man of peace. I will give him peace from all his enemies in the nations around. Solomon will be his name, and I will grant peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.
Beholde, a sonne is borne to thee, which shalbe a man of rest, for I will giue him rest from all his enemies rounde about: therefore his name is Salomon: and I will sende peace and quietnes vpon Israel in his dayes.
'Lo, a son is born to thee; he is a man of rest, and I have given rest to him from all his enemies round about, for Solomon is his name, and peace and quietness I give unto Israel in his days;
Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of peace. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
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 around: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
The son, that shall be born to thee, shall be a most quiet man: for I will make him rest from all his enemies round about: and therefore he shall be called Peaceable: and I will give peace and quietness to Israel all his days.
But you will have a son who will be king of Israel after you die. He will be a man who is peaceful and quiet, not a man who kills others. And I will cause that there will be peace between him and his enemies who are in all the nearby lands. His name will be Solomon, which sounds like the word for peace. During the time that he is king, people in Israel will be peaceful and safe.
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Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 22:9
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:9
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:9
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- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Context — Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple
9But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
10He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 11Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 4:25 | Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 5:4 | But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 4:20 | The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. |
| 4 | Isaiah 9:6–7 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 12:24–25 | Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. |
| 6 | Isaiah 26:12 | O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us. |
| 7 | Judges 6:24 | So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. |
| 8 | Isaiah 57:19 | bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.” |
| 9 | Haggai 2:9 | The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 10 | Psalms 72:7 | May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more. |
1 Chronicles 22:9 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon, David's son, will be a king who brings peace and rest to Israel. Unlike his father David, who fought many wars, Solomon's reign will be marked by quiet and tranquility (1 Chronicles 22:8). This is a picture of the peace that God wants to bring to our lives, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Psalm 23:2, where it says 'He leads me beside quiet waters'. Just like Solomon, we can trust God to give us rest from our enemies and bring peace to our lives, and we can reflect this peace to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Solomon will be a 'man of rest'?
This phrase indicates that Solomon's reign will be characterized by peace and tranquility, unlike David's, which was marked by warfare (1 Chronicles 22:8). As the Bible says in 1 Chronicles 22:9, God will give him rest from all his enemies on every side.
Why was David not allowed to build the house of the Lord?
According to 1 Chronicles 22:8, David was not allowed to build the house of the Lord because he had shed much blood and waged great wars, which made him unsuitable for this task (also see 1 Kings 5:3).
What is the significance of Solomon's name in this context?
The name Solomon, which means 'peace', reflects the peaceful nature of his reign, as stated in 1 Chronicles 22:9, where God says He will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
How does this verse relate to God's promise to David?
This verse is part of God's promise to David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God says that He will establish the throne of David's kingdom forever, and Solomon's peaceful reign is a fulfillment of that promise (1 Chronicles 22:10).
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to experience 'rest' in my own life, and how can I trust God to provide it?
- How does the concept of 'peace' in this verse relate to the peace that Jesus Christ brings (John 14:27)?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, be a vessel for God's peace and rest in the world around me?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize peace and rest in my own relationships and community, reflecting the values of this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:9
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 22:9
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A Man of Rest . . . He Shall Build. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that true builders of lasting structures are those who find rest in God, as exemplified by Solomon's construction of the Temple rather than David's. He highli |
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God’s Awful Judgment in the Breaking and Withering of the Strong Rods of a Community by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the awful judgment of God when strong rulers in a community, symbolized as strong rods, are broken and withered by death. He emphasizes the importan |
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2 Corinthians 12:1 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of humility and the dangers of pride, using the example of Paul's revelations and thorn in the flesh to illustrate the need to avoid b |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Kings by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of calling upon the Lord in times of distress, as exemplified by David's reliance on God for redemption and vindication. He highlights that tru |
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Now the Lord My God Hath Given Me by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God is the source of true rest, surrounding us with His protective care, much like a fortified city. He contrasts the chaos of external conflicts with th |
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The Eschatological End of Consumerism by Bryan Anthony | Bryan Anthony preaches on the eschatological vision of a world set aright by God's judgments and mercies, where righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit prevail. He highlig |
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A Christmas Question by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript describes the pitiable condition of those who died from hunger and cold in the streets. It then transitions to a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, |





