1 Kings 8:20 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

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.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

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

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Solomon encouraged the priests, who were greatly astonished at the dark cloud. The dark dispensations of Providence should spur us to flee for refu…

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