Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The meaning is, “So far as this house goes, thou art obedient (2 Samuel 7:13; 1 Chronicles 17:12, etc.); if thou wilt be obedient in other things also, then will I perform My word,” etc., God’s promises being always conditional. The promises made to David were: (1) that he should be succeeded by one of his sons 2 Samuel 7:12; Psalms 132:11; (2) that the kingdom should be established in the line of his descendants forever, if they were faithful Psalms 132:12; and (3) that the Israelites should be no more afficted as beforetime 2 Samuel 7:10. These promises are now confirmed to Solomon, but on the express condition of obedience, and two further promises are added. return to 'Top of Page'

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