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Behold, a son shall be born to you, 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 to Israel in his days:
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A Name Full of Promise
Multiple commentators emphasize that Solomon's name was a divine prophecy. His Hebrew name, 'Shĕlômô,' means 'peaceful.' God declared that Solomon's name would reflect his reign, promising to give 'peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.' This peace, secured by David's prior victories, created the perfect conditions for Solomon to fulfill his God-given task of building the Temple.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the names of Solomon, compare 2 Samuel 12:24. The former name prevailed, probably because of this prophecy, which attached the prom…
19th Century
Anglican
David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.
Baptist
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD GOD of Israel. And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, a son shall be born to you For this was said to David before the birth of Solomon, see ([Reference 2 Samuel …
David gives Solomon the reason why he should build the temple. It was because God had named him. Nothing is more powerful to engage us in any servi…
