Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
God's Twofold Choice
Commentators explain that this verse is best understood alongside its parallel in 2 Chronicles 6:5–6. While this verse focuses on God choosing David, the fuller account reveals a dual choice: God chose a permanent dynasty (David) and a permanent place (Jerusalem). Just as Israel had temporary leaders before David, the Ark had temporary homes before the Temple, showing God's deliberate plan.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
1 Kings
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
5
Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
The marginal reference completes the meaning of this verse. The passage uses an archaic style of speech and is likely the more verbally accurate of…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:15–21
19th Century
Bishop
His address to the people—apparently preceded by a silent blessing with the usual uplifting of the hands—is the counterpart and expansion of the fe…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of
Egypt
Which was now about …
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:12–21
17th Century
Minister
Solomon encouraged the priests, who were greatly astonished at the dark cloud. The dark dispensations of Providence should spur us to flee for refu…