Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Kings 6:13

"And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel." — 1 Kings 6:13 (ASV)

The first promise to dwell among the Israelites had been made to Moses (Exodus 25:8; Exodus 29:45), but it had not been repeated to David. The next promise, I will not forsake..., if not absolutely new, seems to have been more positive and general than previous similar promises (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:5). God will not at any time or under any circumstances wholly forsake Israel.