1 Kings 6:13
And I will dwell in the midst of the sons of Israel, and I will not forsake my people Israel.”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
In Context
14And so, Solomon built the house, and finished it.
Cross References
Leviticus 26:11I will set my tabernacle in your midst, and my soul will not cast you out.
Deuteronomy 31:8And the Lord, who is your commander, will himself be with you. He will neither renounce nor abandon you. Do not be afraid, and do not dread.”
1 Samuel 12:22And the Lord will not abandon his people, because of his great name. For the Lord has sworn to make you his people.
1 Chronicles 28:9And as for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind. For the Lord searches all hearts, and understands the thoughts of all minds. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will cast you aside for eternity.
Psalms 68:18And do not turn your face away from your servant, for I am in trouble: heed me quickly.
Isaiah 57:15For this is said by the Most High, the Sublime One, who dwells in eternity. And his name is Holy, for he dwells in the exalted and holy place, and he acts with a restrained and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 6:12-15
11 And the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying, 12 Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father: 13 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel. 14 So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Here is, I. The word God sent to Solomon, when he was engaged in building the temple. God let… Read the whole commentary →