1. Leviticus 26:6 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the second blessing that accompanies covenant obedience?

Leviticus 26:6 (ESV)

6 I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land.

The Lord also promises that the Hebrews will have peace in the land. The Hebrew word for peace is šālôm. It is a rich term that includes concepts such as harmony, prosperity, well-being, and contentment. In Leviticus 26:1–46, šālôm expresses the idea of security and protection.