1 Kings 8:40

That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 8:40

BSB

so that they may fear You all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.

AKJV

That they may fear you all the days that they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.

CPDV

So may they fear you, all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which you have given to our fathers.

ERV

that they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.

NHEB

that they may fear you all the days that they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.

SMT

So that they will fear thee all the days which they live upon the face of the earth which thou gavest to our fathers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 8:40

ThattheymayfearH3372VerbtheeallthedaysH3117Noun MasculinethattheyliveH2416 inH6440Noun MasculinethelandH127Noun FemininewhichthougavestH5414VerbuntoourfathersH1Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 8:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 8:40

Summary

Fear God throughout life in promised land

Event

Solomon desires lasting reverence

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC