future (cf. vv. 10–11). This shows the secondary nature of this section in its present context. “That they may dwell in their own place, and be disturbed no more; and violent men shall afflict them no more” (v. 10) is exactly the condition of menuhah (“rest”). According to the Deuteronomic historians, this promise was fulfilled in the reign of Solomon (1 Kgs. 4:25). The phrase “as formerly” (2 Sam. 7:10) points to the earlier days of David, which were characterized by continued threats from enemies.