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God's Conditional "Forever"
Commentators explain that God's promise to place His name in the Temple "forever" was not an unconditional guarantee. Its fulfillment was contingent on the obedience of Solomon and the people. As scholars note, God would not arbitrarily leave, but human unfaithfulness could drive His presence away. This teaches that God's blessings are connected to a faithful relationship with Him.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:3
18th Century
Theologian
The answer given by God to Solomon’s prayer is reported more fully in 2 Chronicles 7:12–22.
When God puts His name in the temple,…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 9:3–9
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord said to him. —This vision of the Lord presents a remarkable contrast with that recorded in [Reference 1 Kings 6:11-13…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to him, I have heard your prayer and your
supplication that you have made before me
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 9:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God warned Solomon, now that he had newly built and dedicated the temple, that he and his people should not be arrogant, but fear. After all the se…