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For now have I chosen and made this house holy, that my name may be there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
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God's Enduring Presence
Commentators note that God's promise to place His "name," "eyes," and "heart" in the Temple signifies a deep and personal commitment. The term "perpetually" is emphasized to mean "all the days." This wasn't a temporary visit, but a promise of God's constant, watchful, and heartfelt presence with His people in the place He had chosen and made holy.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Have I chosen. — 2 Chronicles 6:6, and 2 Chronicles 7:12, see above.
Sanctified this house. — [Ref…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12).
Presbyterian
God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…