1 Kings 8:20

20 The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David's place, and I sit on the throne of Israel as the LORD promised. I've built the temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

1 Kings 8:20 In-Context

18 However, the LORD said to my father David, 'Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.
19 But you must not build the temple. Instead, your own son will build the temple for my name.'
20 The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David's place, and I sit on the throne of Israel as the LORD promised. I've built the temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
21 I've made a place there for the ark which contains the LORD's promise that he made to our ancestors when he brought them out of Egypt."
22 In the presence of the entire assembly of Israel, Solomon stood in front of the LORD's altar. He stretched out his hands toward heaven
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