In the biblical context, the concept of "settling" can encompass various aspects, including the physical act of establishing a home or community, the spiritual act of finding peace and contentment in God's promises, and the moral act of resolving disputes or conflicts. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings related to these themes, reflecting the importance of settling in the life of believers.

Physical Settling

The act of settling in a physical sense is prominently featured in the narratives of the Old Testament. One of the earliest examples is the settlement of the Israelites in the Promised Land. After their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites, under the leadership of Joshua, finally settled in Canaan. This event is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and his descendants. Joshua 21:43 states, "So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled there."

The concept of settling is also evident in the account of the patriarchs. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob each experienced periods of settling in different regions as they followed God's guidance. Genesis 12:1 records God's call to Abram: "Go from your country, your people, and your father's household to the land I will show you." This call initiated a journey that would eventually lead to the settlement of his descendants in the land of Canaan.

Spiritual Settling

Beyond the physical act, settling has a profound spiritual dimension in the Bible. It involves finding rest and peace in God's presence and promises. Psalm 37:7 encourages believers to "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him." This verse highlights the importance of spiritual settling, where believers are called to trust in God's timing and provision.

The New Testament further emphasizes spiritual settling through the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 11:28-29 , Jesus invites those who are weary to find rest in Him: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." This invitation underscores the spiritual settling that comes from a relationship with Christ.

Moral Settling

Settling disputes and conflicts is another important aspect of biblical teaching. The Bible encourages believers to seek reconciliation and peace with others. In Matthew 5:23-24 , Jesus instructs, "Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift." This passage highlights the priority of settling interpersonal conflicts before engaging in worship.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the importance of settling disputes within the Christian community. In 1 Corinthians 6:1-7 , he admonishes believers to resolve their differences internally rather than taking them to secular courts. This teaching emphasizes the value of unity and peace within the body of Christ.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of settling encompasses physical, spiritual, and moral dimensions. Whether it is the Israelites settling in the Promised Land, believers finding rest in Christ, or resolving conflicts within the community, settling is a multifaceted theme that reflects God's desire for His people to experience peace, fulfillment, and harmony in their lives.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Settle.

2. (n.) The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing one's self, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.

3. (n.) That which settles at the bottom of a liquid; lees; dregs; sediment.

2583. chanah -- to decline, bend down, encamp
... besieged* (2), camp (25), camped (96), camping (5), coming to an end (1), encamp
(3), encamped (3), encamps (2), pitched (2), remained camped (3), Settling (1 ...
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4950. mishqa -- what is settled or clarified
... deep. From shaqa'; a settling place (of water), ie A pond -- deep. see HEBREW
shaqa'. 4949, 4950. mishqa. 4951 . Strong's Numbers.
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False Civilization
... difficult to guess. He may have dreaded lest his people, by settling in the
towns, should learn the idolatry of the Israelites. He may ...
/.../kingsley/discipline and other sermons/sermon vi false civilization.htm

Courageous Volunteers.
... He said it was a good plan, there was great need, the thing should be done, "but,"
he said, with an air of settling the thing, "it can't be done in this town.". ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/courageous volunteers.htm

Concerning the Law of God and the Law of Sin.
... And this, too, is called law [2634] . And so the law of God, settling in
our mind, draws it towards itself and pricks our conscience. ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xxii concerning the law of.htm

Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force must Inevitably be ...
... resistance by force to what each regards as evil, simply because one thinks evil
what the other thinks good, is only one of the methods of settling the dispute ...
/.../the kingdom of god is within you/chapter viii doctrine of non-resistance.htm

The Sluggard in Harvest
... It is these, after all, that are the most powerful in settling what we shall
be. There come to each of us supreme moments in our lives. Yes! ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the sluggard in harvest.htm

Contemporary History.
... The Council did not succeed in settling the dispute at Antioch, but they maintained
the Nicene creed, and added to it all the articles after "I believe in the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/ii contemporary history.htm

The Preface
... AS in, his Private Thoughts and Resolutions, this Excellent Bishop seems to have
chiefly aim'd at settling his own Principles, and regulating his Practice, as ...
/.../beveridge/private thoughts upon a christian life/the preface.htm

A Prefatory Letter.
... mathematics offers to philosophy, has no more special weight, than the verdict of
that great pedestrian Captain Barclay would have had, in settling a disputed ...
/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/a prefatory letter.htm

Truth Rather to be Appealed to than Custom, and Truth Progressive ...
... and the Prophets, to infancy; from that stage it passed, through the Gospel, to
the fervour of youth: now, through the Paraclete, it is settling into maturity. ...
/.../tertullian/on the veiling of virgins/chapter i truth rather to be.htm

The Lecturer's Preface.
... that I would gladly have avoided, had the omission been consistent with my main
design, to reach and arouse the church, when she was fast settling down upon ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/the lecturers preface.htm

Settling (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Settling (3 Occurrences). ... Asher sat still at the
coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. (DBY RSV). ...
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Kittim (8 Occurrences)
... is apparently that of Josephus, who connects Kittim with the well-known old Cypriote
city Kition (Citium) (Ant., I, vi, 1), testifying to the settling of the ...
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Nazirite (10 Occurrences)
... elements, brought forth this religious protest in favor of Israel's ancient and
simpler way of living, and as a protection against luxury in settling nomads. ...
/n/nazirite.htm - 21k

Jebusi (2 Occurrences)
... David, the lives and property of its Jebusite inhabitants were spared, and they
continued to inhabit the temple-hill, David and his followers settling in the ...
/j/jebusi.htm - 11k

Jebus (5 Occurrences)
... David, the lives and property of its Jebusite inhabitants were spared, and they
continued to inhabit the temple-hill, David and his followers settling in the ...
/j/jebus.htm - 13k

Jebusite (39 Occurrences)
... David, the lives and property of its Jebusite inhabitants were spared, and they
continued to inhabit the temple-hill, David and his followers settling in the ...
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Landings (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the
ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. ...
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Georgian
... Too little of the Old Testament has survived to enable a settling of this question,
nor is it possible to tell how much revision the New Testament translation ...
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Gothic
... Too little of the Old Testament has survived to enable a settling of this question,
nor is it possible to tell how much revision the New Testament translation ...
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Enemy (134 Occurrences)
... The frequent reference to enemies in the Old Testament is what we should expect
to see in these early times on the part of a people settling in a land that had ...
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