John Gill 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)

And I will dwell among the children of Israel
In this house now building, and which was in the middle of the land, and where he would meet with them, and accept their sacrifices, not only of slain beasts, but of prayer and praise:

and will not forsake my people Israel ;
and leave them to the mercy of their enemies, and to be carried captive by them, but protect and defend them.