1 Kings 8:26

So now, O God of Israel, it is my prayer that you will make your word come true which you said to your servant David, my father.

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In The King James Version

And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.

In Context

25So now, O Lord, the God of Israel, let your word to your servant David, my father, come true, when you said, You will never be without a man to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of Israel before me, if only your children give attention to their ways, walking before me as you have done.

27But is it truly possible that God may be housed on earth? see, heaven and the heaven of heavens are not wide enough to be your resting-place; how much less this house which I have made!

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Cross References

Exodus 24:10And they saw the God of Israel; and under his feet there was, as it seemed, a jewelled floor, clear as the heavens.

2 Samuel 7:25And now, O Lord God, may the word which you have said about your servant and about his family, be made certain for ever, and may you do as you have said!

1 Chronicles 17:23And now, Lord, let your words about your servant and about his family be made certain for ever, and do as you have said.

Psalms 41:13\41:12\And as for me, you are my support in my righteousness, giving me a place before your face for ever.

Psalms 119:49ZAIN Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.

Isaiah 45:3And I will give you the stores of the dark, and the wealth of secret places, so that you may be certain that I am the Lord, who gave you your name, even the God of Israel.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 8:23-54

Solomon's Prayer. ( b. c. 1003.) 22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven: 23 And he said, Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart: 24 Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand,… Read the whole commentary →

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