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1 Chronicles 22:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

[Is] not the LORD your God with you? and hath he [not] given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.

1 Chronicles 22:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:18

Theological / Devotional

With you. The land had been conquered, and the enemies that had risen up against Israel had been subdued. God’s promises to His people had been fulfilled. The Lord’s presence was with them and would continue to remain with them as long as they remained faithful to Him. So why should they not join heartily in the building of the Temple as if this enterprise were their very own?

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