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A Conditional Promise
Commentators unanimously point out that unlike the unconditional gifts of wisdom, riches, and honor, God's promise of a long life to Solomon was explicitly conditional. It depended entirely on whether Solomon would 'walk in my ways' and keep the commandments. This highlights that some of God's promised blessings are directly tied to our sustained obedience.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Theologian
I will lengthen your days — The promise here was only conditional. As the condition was not observed (1 Kings 11:1–8), the rig…
19th Century
Bishop
I will lengthen. —In this promise only one point, “length of days,” is conditional; and it was not fulfilled. For though …
17th Century
Pastor
And if you will walk in my ways
Prescribed and directed to in his word, to keep my statutes and your com…
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17th Century
Minister
Solomon's dream was not a common one. While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to …