Rest

Rest is used here colloquially to mean 'the remainder' — the rest of Chronicles will be devoted to David's reign, the story the Chronicler has been building toward all along.

Rest here refers to the remaining tribes of Israel — the ones beyond Judah who had not yet pledged allegiance to David but are now arriving at Hebron to make him king over the whole nation.

Rest here carries its communal meaning — after years of civil strife and a broken kingdom, the nation is finally ceasing from division and settling into the peace of a rightfully crowned king.

Rest is implied in the broader context of the chapter's opening — the nations around David are beginning to acknowledge his established reign, signaling a moment of divine settlement after years of conflict.

The 'rest' of the ensemble refers to the second-tier musicians assigned harps and lyres — their inclusion in the detailed roster emphasizes that every supporting role in worship was intentionally filled.

Rest here carries double meaning — David's physical death described as resting with his ancestors, and the broader concept that God's promise will outlast David's lifetime, anchored in God's faithfulness rather than human effort.

Rest here is used colloquially to describe the remaining horses David kept — a small fraction of what was captured, signaling his intentional restraint over military accumulation.

Rest here refers to the remaining Levites — those not assigned priestly duties — who are now organized using the same fair, transparent system applied to the priestly divisions.

Rest here refers to the remaining sons of Hosah — Hilkiah, Tebaliah, and Zechariah — listed after Shimri is named chief, completing the thirteen-man family count.

Rest here refers to the broader narrative arc — knowing the full story of Ahithophel's betrayal enriches this passage, showing that even well-ordered systems are tested by human disloyalty.

The term 'rest' here refers to the remaining family lines in this section — the genealogical record continues filling in the clan structure of Judah's extended family beyond Bithiah's notable entry.

Rest is used here to mark the moment the Ark stopped moving — its arrival at a permanent location in Jerusalem became David's cue to establish a structured, ongoing worship ministry.

Rest appears here in reference to the poorer members who arrived after finishing their work shifts, only to find the wealthy had eaten everything — highlighting the class inequity tearing the communal meal apart.

Rest appears here in a structural sense, signaling that the body metaphor introduced in this section will carry the argument through the remainder of the chapter.

Rest here carries the sense of 'the remainder' — the rest of the harvest still to come — framing believers as the remaining crop whose resurrection is guaranteed because the firstfruits (Jesus) have already been raised.

The rest of the people are dismissed home after Saul's initial troop selection, signaling a transition from tribal militia to a professional standing army under royal command.

Rest here refers to the remainder of Scripture — Samuel's words about obedience over sacrifice are cited as a principle that echoes throughout the entire biblical narrative.

Rest is used here in the sense of 'remainder' — Saul's bitter question 'what's left for him but the kingdom?' captures how jealousy consumed his ability to trust God with what lay ahead, leaving him with no peace.

Rest here refers not to Sabbath but to the remainder of their lives — Jonathan is making a commitment that extends beyond this crisis to cover all future time.

Rest here refers to the chronicler's standard closing formula — the 'rest of the acts' of Abijah — pointing readers to the fuller record in Iddo's prophetic writings for what isn't included in this account.

Rest here is the covenantal reward for Asa's sweeping reforms — the land enjoying peace as a direct consequence of its king removing idols and commanding the nation to seek God.

Rest from military threat is the tangible benefit God provides Jehoshaphat — the king who focused on teaching Scripture ends up more secure than kings who poured their energy into building armies.

Rest is given to Jehoshaphat on every side following the victory — this is the Sabbath principle at national scale, God granting his people relief and security as a direct result of their trust.

Rest here carries the sense of the coming completion — the full life that mortal existence is straining toward, what Paul means when he says he wants the mortal to be 'swallowed up by life.'

Rest here refers to the archival formula 'the rest of his acts' — a standard regnal summary that in Ahaziah's case feels deliberately thin, since his reign amounted to one fatal choice.

Rest here refers to the official chronicle summary formula — the 'rest of Jehu's acts' archived in the royal records — marking the formal close of a reign assessed as both remarkable and incomplete.

Rest is used here in the sense of Israel's remaining military force — the remnant that Syria had not yet destroyed, emphasizing how thoroughly Jehoahaz's unfaithfulness had cost the nation its strength.

Rest here carries the specific meaning of permanent separation — Azariah is confined to a 'separate house' for the remainder of his life, cut off from public life and the Temple.

Rest is referenced here as the theological foundation Peter wants his entire letter to sit on — the assurance of equal standing in faith is meant to be the stable ground his readers can rely on.

Rest here is used in its most literal sense — Absalom's forces scatter to their homes, the fighting ceases — marking the moment when the rebellion finally comes to its exhausted end.

Rest here carries the sense of permanent provision — David had promised Mephibosheth a place at his table for the rest of his life, a covenant of ongoing care that Ziba's scheme now partially disrupts.

Rest here refers pointedly to the soldiers who did not fight — they hung back and only returned after the battle to strip the dead, contrasting sharply with Eleazar's costly faithfulness.

Rest here carries the sense of the nation remaining loyal to the old order, refusing to move forward into what God had already determined — a reluctance that delayed the inevitable.

The "rest" of the believers refers to the broader Jerusalem community beyond those gathered at Mary's house — Peter wants the news of his miraculous release spread to all of them before he goes into hiding.

Rest appears here in a play on the word — Priscilla and Aquila will partner with Paul for the remainder of his ministry, anchoring the concept of ongoing, sustaining partnership.

Rest is used here metaphorically to describe the completion these disciples receive — Paul gives them the rest of the story, the full picture that allows their faith to be whole.

Rest here refers to the group sailing from Philippi — but the tag highlights the contrast: there is little rest in this section, as Paul keeps moving with urgency toward Jerusalem.

Rest here refers to what remains of Israel's history after five unanswered warnings — God's declaration 'prepare to meet your God' becomes the defining word that will echo through the nation's remaining days.

Rest is referenced here in the sense of foundational support — the letter's argument rests entirely on this Christ hymn, which serves as the theological ground beneath everything Paul will say.

Rest here carries its deepest weight — Daniel is told he will rest in death, not as defeat but as a pause before rising, the Sabbath rhythm applied to one man's entire life.

Rest appears here ironically — the social pressure of the crowd does the 'rest' of the coercive work, illustrating how conformity requires no active decision, only the abdication of one.

Rest appears here as the human default that God has to override — the text notes that God commanded celebration precisely because people tend to skip it and keep working through what should be a stop.

Rest is referenced here as the broader category of practices God prohibits — the "rest of the list" of divination, sorcery, and mediums that Israel must abstain from alongside child sacrifice.

Rest is referenced here in the sense of the full narrative arc — the 'rest of the story' that Moses could not see, in which this seemingly minor burial regulation becomes a key to understanding the atonement.

Rest here carries the sense of trusting God with an unknown future — giving the first portion before counting the rest requires confidence that God will provide what remains.

Rest appears here in the phrase 'for all the ages still to come,' framing eternity as the ongoing period in which God's grace toward believers will continue to be displayed.

Rest here marks the transition from survival to celebration — after the fighting ends, the Jews cease from conflict and begin feasting, embodying the Sabbath rhythm of labor followed by relief.

Rest appears at the chapter's close as the surprising gift waiting at Elim — after bitter water, thirst, and grumbling, God leads his people to twelve springs and seventy palms, signaling that the wilderness hardship is not the final word.

Rest is shown here to be something God actively provides for rather than merely commands — the double portion on day six is God structuring the manna system so Sabbath rest is materially possible.

Rest is what Jethro's delegation plan is designed to restore — Moses' current pace is the opposite of sustainable, and the restructured system is meant to give both Moses and the people relief.

Rest is the subject of the fourth commandment, presented here as a universal right God built into the social order — extending to children, servants, animals, and foreigners, not just the privileged.