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God's Promises are Conditional
All commentators emphasize that God's promise to dwell in the temple was not automatic. It was explicitly conditioned on Solomon's and the people's obedience to His commands. As one scholar notes, this reveals a consistent principle: the enjoyment of God's promised blessings in any generation is contingent on their faith and obedience.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
The meaning is this: "As far as this house is concerned, you are obedient (2 Samuel 7:13; 1 Chronicles 17:12, and elsewhere…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:11–13
19th Century
Bishop
In the midst of this architectural description is inserted a brief notice of the Lord’s promise concerning the Temple, which may be compared, and i…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
[Concerning] this house which you are in building
Or with respect to that, these things are to be said as from the L…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 6:11–14
17th Century
Minister
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 neith…