SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 22:9

22:9a But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest.

But you/David are going to have a son. He will be a man of peace. (New International Reader’s Version)
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You will have a son, however, who will rule in peace.

22:9b I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side;

I/Yahweh will give him peace from all his enemies.
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I will make sure, that none of his enemies will attack him.

22:9c for his name will be Solomon,

His name will be Solomon, which sounds like the word for peace. (Translation for Translators)
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He will be called Solomon.

22:9d and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

While he is king, I will cause Israel to enjoy peace. (EEB)
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During his reign I will give Israel peace and security.

22:9a-d (combined)

However, you will have a son named Solomon. I will make sure that no enemies attack him. The people of Israel will live in peace and rest while he reigns, ⌊just as his name says⌋ .

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