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1 Kings 8:13

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 8:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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

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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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, etc.] Turning himself from the priests and people, he quieted with a few words, he addressed the Lord; having built an house for him, for his worship and glory, with this view, that he might dwell in it, he was now, by the above token, fully assured it would be an habitation for him: a settled place for thee to abide in for ever; which is observed in distinction from the tabernacle of Moses, which was often removed from place to place, otherwise this did not continue for ever; though Solomon might hope it would, at least unto the times of the Messiah; and indeed such a building on this spot, for such use, did continue so long, excepting the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I have surely built thee an house--This is an apostrophe to God, as perceiving His approach by the cloud, and welcoming Him to enter as guest or inhabitant of the fixed and permanent dwelling-place, which, at His command, had been prepared for His reception.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“surely built: Sa2 7:13; Ch1 17:12, Ch1 22:10, Ch1 22:11, Ch1 28:6, Ch1 28:10, Ch1 28:20; Ch2 6:2 a settled: Psa 78:68, Psa 78:69, Psa 132:13, Psa 132:14; Joh 4:21-23; Act 6:14; Heb 8:5-13; Heb 9:11, Heb 9:12, Heb 9:24 3 Kings (1 Kings) 8:14”
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