nu.ach denotes a resting place for God and the ark, or relief from hostile enemies.

The attested uses show rest as both a designated resting place, addressed to the LORD and the ark, and as relief obtained from enemies.

1. A designated resting place · common

   In 2 Chronicles 6:41, the construct singular noun occurs in the appeal for the LORD God to arise “to your resting place,” together with the ark of strength. The APB presents the clause as a destination to which God and the ark are summoned.

   2 Chronicles 6:41
2. Relief from enemies · common

   In Esther 9:16, the Qal infinitive absolute occurs in the report that the remnant gathered, stood for their lives, and obtained rest from their enemies. The APB presents this rest in the context of conflict with those who hated them.

   Esther 9:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB renders the noun context in 2 Chronicles 6:41 with “resting place” and the conflict context in Esther 9:16 with “obtained rest from their enemies.” These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate every contribution of the term.