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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Other Translations for 1 Kings 8:13

BSB
I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever."
AKJV
I have surely built you an house to dwell in, a settled place for you to abide in for ever.
CPDV
Building, I have built a house as your dwelling place, your most firm throne forever."
ERV
I have surely built thee an house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
NHEB
I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."
SMT
Building, I built a house for thee to dwell, a place for thy resting forever.

Commentary for 1 Kings 8:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 8:13
Summary
Temple constructed as eternal residence for God
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Temple declared God's house
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Blessing