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Acts 7:47

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What does Acts 7:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Solomon built him a house.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Solomon built him a house.
Acts 7:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, even as he appointed who spake unto Moses, that he should make it according to the figure that he had seen.
45Which also our fathers, in their turn, brought in with Joshua when they entered on the possession of the nations, that God thrust out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;
46who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.
47But Solomon built him a house.
48Howbeit the Most High dwelleth not in [houses] made with hands; as saith the prophet,
49The heaven is my throne, And the earth the footstool of my feet: What manner of house will ye build me? saith the Lord: Or what is the place of my rest?
50Did not my hand make all these things?
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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
“But Solomon built him an house.] Though David was so set upon it, and made such large provisions for it, he was not to be the man that should build it, he having been greatly concerned in wars, and in the effusion of blood; but Solomon his son, who enjoyed much peace, was the person designed for this work, and who did accomplish it; of which there is a large account in the (<110601>1 Kings 6:1-7:51).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But Solomon ... - Built the temple. David was not permitted to do it because he had been a man of war, 1 Chronicles 22:8. He prepared the principal materials for the temple, but Solomon built it, 1 Chronicles 22:0: Compare 1 Kings 6:0. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Sa2 7:13; 1Kings 5:1-18, Kg1 6:1, Kg1 6:37, Kg1 6:38, 7:13-51, Kg1 8:20; Ch1 17:1; 2Chr. 2:1-4:22; Zac 6:12, Zac 6:13 Acts 7:48”
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