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1 Kings 6:13

Israel
God's presenceGod's faithfulnessIdentity and self-worth

11 Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

12 “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David.

And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

15 He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”
KJV
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
WEB
I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.”
ASV
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
DARBY
and I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
BLB
And I will dwell in the midst of the sons of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.”
ÅB
og jeg vil bo midt iblant Israels barn, og jeg vil ikke forlate mitt folk Israel.
OTB
Og Jeg vil bo blant Israels barn, og vil ikke forlate Mitt folk Israel."
B1930
og jeg vil bo midt iblandt Israels barn, og jeg vil ikke forlate mitt folk Israel.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 31:6

    Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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  • Exodus 25:8

    And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.

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  • Leviticus 26:11

    And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you.

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  • Revelation 21:3

    And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

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  • Hebrews 13:5

    Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

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  • 1 Kings 8:27

    But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.

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  • Deuteronomy 31:8

    The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

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  • 1 Chronicles 28:9

    As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

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