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God's Specific Choice
Commentators note that God's selection of Solomon was a specific and emphatic choice. An earlier revelation told David one of his sons would build the temple, but a later one named Solomon directly. The phrasing 'he shall build' underscores that God's plan was precise, designating Solomon specifically, not David, for this holy task.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Theologian
Besides the message sent to David through Nathan, he had a revelation, of which we have only the indirect account given here and in [Reference 1 Ch…
19th Century
Bishop
He shall build. —Better, it is he who shall build. The pronoun is emphatic: he, and not you.…
19th Century
Preacher
Thus he talked with the great number of the nobility and leading men of his kingdom who were gathered around him.
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17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto me, Solomon that son, he shall build my house ,
&c.] See (2 Samuel 7:13)
17th Century
Minister
During David's last illness, many chief priests and Levites were in Jerusalem. When he found himself able, David spoke of his intention to build a …