Matthew Henry Commentary 1 Kings 6:11-14

Matthew Henry Commentary

1 Kings 6:11-14

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

1 Kings 6:11-14

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And the word of Jehovah came to Solomon, saying, Concerning this house which thou art building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute mine ordinances, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I establish my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father. And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel. So Solomon built the house, and finished it." — 1 Kings 6:11-14 (ASV)

No one serves God without His eye being upon them. But God plainly let Solomon know that the entire undertaking of building this temple would neither excuse him from obedience to God's law nor shelter him from His judgments, should he disobey.