Bible Commentary

And I have set there a place for the ark, wherein [is] the covenant of the LORD, which he made with our fathers, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. 21. the ark, wherein is the covenant of the Lord ] It has just been said (1Ki 8:9) that only the two … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:21”

And the LORD hath performed his word that he spoke, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. And the Lord hath performed his word that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:20”

Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name. 19. thou shalt not build the house ] It was not necessary for Solomon to add the reasons given in 1Ch 22:8, ‘Thou hast shed blood abundantly and hast … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:19”

And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart. Thy intention and affection was well-pleasing to me. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole And the Lord said unto David my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:18”

And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. 17. And it was in the heart, &c. The conjunction is better rendered in 2Ch 6:7, ‘ Now it was in the heart.’ The two should be alike. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:17”

Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel. 16. that my name might be therein ] The expression in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:16”

And he said, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, which spoke with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled [it], saying, 15. the Lord God of Israel ] R.V. ‘The Lord, the God of Israel.’ This change, which should be constantly made, will not be further noticed. See chap. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:15”

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) 14. And the king turned his face about ] He had spoken at first looking towards the Temple, and beholding the cloud which told that God was there. and blessed all the congregation ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:14”

I have surely built thee a house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in forever. 13. I have surely built thee a house to dwell in ] R.V. ‘ a house of habitation,’ which is more literal, but not a more elegant rendering. The king sees that God has deigned to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:13”

Then spoke Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 12 21. Solomon’s opening blessing (2Ch 6:1-11) 12. The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness ] Better, as in 2Ch 6:1, ‘The Lord hath said, &c.’ The king’s words are called forth by what he sees: the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:12”