1 Kings 8:13

13 As you can see, I've built a beautiful temple for you. You can live in it forever."

1 Kings 8:13 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:13

I have surely built thee an house to dwell in
Turning himself from the priests and people, he quieted with a few words, he addressed the Lord; having built an house for him, for his worship and glory, with this view, that he might dwell in it, he was now, by the above token, fully assured it would be an habitation for him:

a settled place for thee to abide in for ever;
which is observed in distinction from the tabernacle of Moses, which was often removed from place to place, otherwise this did not continue for ever; though Solomon might hope it would, at least unto the times of the Messiah; and indeed such a building on this spot, for such use, did continue so long, excepting the interval of the seventy years' captivity in Babylon.

1 Kings 8:13 In-Context

11 The priests couldn't do their work because of it. That's because the glory of the LORD filled his temple.

12 Then Solomon said, "Lord, you have said you would live in a dark cloud.

13 As you can see, I've built a beautiful temple for you. You can live in it forever."

14 The whole community of Israel was standing there. The king turned around and gave them his blessing.

15 Then he said, "I praise the Lord. He is the God of Israel. With his own mouth he made a promise to my father David. With his own powerful hand he made it come true. He said,