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1 Kings 8:13 KJV
1 Kings · chapter 8 · verse 13
I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.1 Kings 8:13 · King James Version
1 Kings 8:13 in context
11So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.
12Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
13I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
14And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
15And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- surelybânâhto buildH1129 →
- housebayitha houseH1004 →
- placemâkôwnproperly, a fixtureH4349 →
- everʻôwlâmproperly, concealedH5769 →
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Here, I. Solomon encourages the priests, who came out of the temple from their ministration, much astonished at the dark cloud that overshadowed them.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 12-21