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Presence Requires Obedience
Commentators stress that God's promise to dwell with Israel was not a blank check. The physical temple itself did not guarantee His presence or protection. As made clear in the preceding verse, the promise was conditional upon Solomon and the people's obedience to God's laws, reminding believers that religious activity is no substitute for a life of faithfulness.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:13
18th Century
Theologian
The first promise to dwell among the Israelites had been made to Moses (Exodus 25:8; Exodus 29:45), but it had not…
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 6:13
17th Century
Pastor
And I will dwell among the children of Israel
In this house now building, and which was in the middle of the land, a…
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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…