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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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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…
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord has performed his word that he spoke
To David, concerning his son's building the temple:
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…