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Yahweh has established his word that he spoke; for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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God Keeps His Promises

Commentators unanimously highlight this verse as a declaration of God's faithfulness. Solomon publicly affirms that God has 'established his word,' punctually fulfilling the specific promises made to his father, David: that a son would sit on his throne and build a house for the Lord. This serves as a powerful reminder that God's word is reliable and His plans come to pass.

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1 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

On 1 Kings 8:20

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord has performed his word that he spoke
To David, concerning his son's building the temple:

Matthew Henry

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…