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1 Reis 4

Guzik - The Hebrew word is shalom, which is more than the cessation of hostility - it is God’s word for wholeness and goodness and total satisfaction in life. This is the abundant life Jesus promised! (John 10:10)… shalom… is the gift of precious well-being… it is the establishment of a lasting, righteous, good. (Commentary on Nu 6:24-26) (Commentary) Kenneth Hemphill notes that shalom "means much more than the cessation of violence and hostility. There is a considerable difference between peace and a truce. It is glorious good news that Jehovah is peace… The idea behind the word shalom is wholeness and harmony in relationship with God. Peace is the deepest desire and need of the human heart. When you find yourself wondering where is the blessing of God's presence in your life, you need to remember that He is Jehovah Shalom. He desires to bring peace if you will simply return to Him. (Borrow this excellent little book and read it devotionally and it will speak to your heart beloved - BORROW The Names of God- Ken Hemphill - highly recommended) 1 Kings 4:25 So Judah and Israel lived in safety, every man under his vine and his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. safely Isa 60:18 Jer 23:5,6 33:15,16 Eze 38:11 every man: 2Ki 18:31 Mic 4:4 Zec 3:10 from Dan: Jud 20:1 2Sa 17:11 24:15 Related Passages: Micah 4:4+ (IN THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM) Each of them will sit under his vine And under his fig tree, With no one to make them afraid, For the mouth of the LORD of hosts has spoken. Zechariah 3:10 (IN THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM) ‘In that day,’ declares the LORD of hosts, ‘every one of you will invite his neighbor to sit under his vine and under his fig tree.’” Ezekiel 28:26 (IN THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM) “They will live in it securely; and they will build houses, plant vineyards and live securely when I execute judgments upon all who scorn them round about them. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.”’” Map of Israel After Entering the Promised Land - DAN in far north, BEERSHEBA far south SECURITY REIGNED IN SOLOMON'S KINGDOM So - Term of conclusion. Based on the fact that Solomon was in total control of his kingdom and had the respect of all surrounding nations. Judah and Israel lived in safety, every man under his vine and his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon - Under his vine depicts the security Israelites experienced under Solomon's rule (cf Mic 4:4, Zech 3:10). One is reminded of Micah's description of the coming kingdom of Christ described in Micah 4:1-5+. It was the "best of times" but it would also soon prove to the "most dangerous of times" for King Solomon and the nation of Israel! THOUGHT - Peaceful conditions can produce a drift of loyalty to God, when it seems like everything is going so well we do not need God! Enjoy the peace, but remain vigilant and daily watch over your heart diligently, never forgetting that from it flow the springs of true life (Pr 4:23+). Circumstances of ease, when demands upon life are not severe, are always calculated to produce evil results, spiritually and morally. G Campbell