Lexical Summary sheqet: Quietness, Rest, Tranquility Original Word: שֶׁקֶט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance quietness From shaqat; tranquillity -- quietness. see HEBREW shaqat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaqat Definition quietness NASB Translation quiet (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׁ֫קֶט noun [masculine] quietness; — 1 Chronicles 22:9 (+שָׁלוֺם). Topical Lexicon Usage in Scripture The noun שֶׁקֶט appears once, in 1 Chronicles 22:9, where David foretells that Solomon’s reign will be characterized by “peace and quietness” for Israel. Historical Setting in 1 Chronicles 22:9 David is commissioning Solomon to build the temple. After years of warfare, David testifies that the Lord will grant the nation a period of settled calm: “I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days” (1 Chronicles 22:9). The word depicts the cessation of external threats, providing a stable environment for worship and covenant obedience. Theological Significance of Divine Quietness 1. Gift, not achievement: The text attributes the quietness directly to God—“I will give.” National security is presented as an act of grace rather than military prowess (compare Deuteronomy 12:10). Relationship to Shalom and Menuchah While shalom emphasizes wholeness and menuchah stresses settled rest, שֶׁקֶט focuses on the silencing of turmoil. Together the terms portray a multilayered peace: inward well-being, territorial security, and spiritual repose. Foreshadowing the Messianic Era Solomon (“man of rest”) prefigures the Prince of Peace. His throne anticipates the greater reign of Jesus Christ, who offers rest for souls (Matthew 11:28) and will ultimately subdue every enemy (1 Corinthians 15:25). The quietness promised to Israel thus points forward to the universal peace of the Gospel age and the consummated kingdom (Isaiah 9:6-7). Practical Ministry Implications • Prayer for civil leaders: Paul urges intercession “that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness” (1 Timothy 2:2), echoing the Old Testament ideal that social calm fosters spiritual fruitfulness. Eschatological Hope Prophets envision a future when “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed resting places” (Isaiah 32:18). Revelation 21:4 portrays the final realization—no death, mourning, or pain. The solitary Old Testament use of שֶׁקֶט thus contributes a distinct note to Scripture’s symphony of redemption: God will silence every strife, granting His people everlasting quietness in His presence. Forms and Transliterations וָשֶׁ֛קֶט ושקט vaSheket wā·še·qeṭ wāšeqeṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 22:9 HEB: שְׁמ֔וֹ וְשָׁל֥וֹם וָשֶׁ֛קֶט אֶתֵּ֥ן עַל־ NAS: peace and quiet to Israel KJV: peace and quietness unto Israel INT: his name peace and quiet will give unto 1 Occurrence |
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