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But I have built you a house of habitation, and a place for you to dwell in forever.

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A Poetic Declaration

Scholars note that Solomon uses special, poetic language to describe the temple. Words like "habitation" (Zĕbûl) are rare in the Bible, highlighting the unique grandeur and sacredness of this house built for God's eternal dwelling. This wasn't just a building; it was a divinely appointed home.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 6:1–39

18th Century

Theologian

Compare with the parallel accounts in the books of Kings.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 6:2

19th Century

Bishop

But I have built.And I, on my part, have built. Kings, “I have built” (bânôh bânîthî

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 6:2

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 6:1–42

17th Century

Minister

The order of Solomon's prayer is to be observed. First and chiefly, he prays for repentance and forgiveness, which is the chief blessing and the on…