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1 Kings 8:13

1 Kings 8:13
I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

I have surely built thee an house to dwell in,.... Turning himself from the priests and people, he quieted with a few…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I have surely built thee a house - He was now fully convinced that the thing pleased God, and that he had taken this…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:12-21

Here, I. Solomon encourages the priests, who came out of the temple from their ministration, much astonished at the dark…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

I have surely built thee a house to dwell in R.V. - a house of habitation," which is more literal, but not a more…