1 Kings 5:4
5:4 But now the
Lord my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.
1 Kings 5:1
Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple
5:1 (5:15) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place. (Hiram had always been an ally of David.)
1 Kings 22:9
22:9 The king of Israel summoned an official and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”
Psalms 72:3
72:3 The mountains will bring news of peace to the people,
and the hills will announce justice.
Psalms 72:7
72:7 During his days the godly will flourish;
peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.
Isaiah 9:7
9:7 His dominion will be vast
and he will bring immeasurable prosperity.
He will rule on David’s throne
and over David’s kingdom,
establishing it and strengthening it
by promoting justice and fairness,
from this time forward and forevermore.
The Lord’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.
Luke 2:14
2:14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!”
Hebrews 7:1-2
The Nature of Melchizedek’s Priesthood
7:1 Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.
7:2 To him also Abraham apportioned a tithe of everything. His name first means king of righteousness, then king of Salem, that is, king of peace.