1 Kings 8:13

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

1 Kings 8:13 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Kings 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

10And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of Jehovah,

11so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of Jehovah.

12Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

13I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

14And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.

15And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David thy father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

16Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be there; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

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