Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him.

But as for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.

The king replied to him, “Go in peace.” So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.

When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,

Early in the morning the men made a treaty with each other. Isaac sent them off; they separated on good terms.

and I return safely to my father’s home, then the Lord will become my God.

He also threatened the men of Penuel, warning, “When I return victoriously, I will tear down this tower.”

So turn and leave in peace. You must not do anything that the leaders of the Philistines consider improper!”

I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.

The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security.

He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.

so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the Lord.”

If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will be able to go home satisfied.”

Then the whole army safely returned to Joshua at the camp in Makkedah. No one dared threaten the Israelites.

then whoever is the first to come through the doors of my house to meet me when I return safely from fighting the Ammonites – he will belong to the Lord and I will offer him up as a burnt sacrifice.”

When Joab and all the army that was with him arrived, Joab was told: “Abner the son of Ner came to the king; he sent him away, and he left in peace!”

The king said to Zadok the priest, “Are you a seer? Go back to the city in peace! Your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan may go with you and Abiathar.

Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him have the whole thing! My lord the king has returned safely to his house!”

Say, ‘This is what the king says, “Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”

Micaiah said, “If you really do safely return, then the Lord has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take note, all you people.”