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Grace Precedes Law
Commentators explain that God's covenants are not negotiations between equals. They begin with God's act of grace—in this case, rescuing Israel from Egypt. The commandments contained in the ark are Israel's response to this salvation, not a means of earning it. This principle of grace preceding obedience is foundational.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:21
19th Century
Bishop
In what is the covenant of the Lord? —the Tables, that is, containing the words of the covenant (Exodus 34:28…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:21
17th Century
Pastor
And I have set there a place for the ark
The most holy place:
wherein is the covenant of the Lord…
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…