John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:38

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, etc.] And be obedient thereunto: and wilt walk in my ways; directed to in the law of Moses: and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes, and my commandments; those particularly respecting divine worship: as David my servant did; who very diligently and constantly attended to the ordinances of religion: that I will be with thee; to guide and direct, protect and defend, prosper and succeed: and build thee a sure house, as I built for David; continue the succession of the kingdom in his posterity: and will give Israel unto thee; to rule over them.

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