MANNAFEST

For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

KJV

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ASV

For David said, Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath given rest unto his people; and he dwelleth in Jerusalem for ever:

WEB

For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.

YLT

for David said, `Jehovah, God of Israel, hath given rest to His people, and He doth tabernacle in Jerusalem unto the age;'

DBT

For David said, Jehovah theGod of Israel has given rest to his people, and he will dwell in Jerusalem for ever;

About this book

Old Testament

1 ChroniclesA post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?

Author
The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
Date
Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC

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