Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 2:4

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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That the Lord may continue his word - The original promise given to David indirectly, through Nathan 2 Samuel 7:11-17, and apparently unconditional, afterward was made conditional upon continued obedience. (See the margin reference “f.”) David reminds Solomon of this, in order to impress upon him a powerful motive to continue faithful and obedient. return to 'Top of Page'

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