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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:17

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And it was in the heart of David my father, etc.] His mind was disposed to it, his heart was set upon it, he had taken up a resolution: to build an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel; for his worship and service, for his honour and glory, (<100703>2 Samuel 7:3).
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