1 Kings 6:13
“And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.”
What does 1 Kings 6:13 mean?
In the midst of describing Solomon’s building of the house of the LORD, 1 Kings 6 pauses the measurements, materials, and craftsmanship to record a word from God that interprets what the temple is truly for. The verse reads, in the language of the King James Bible: “And I will…
Read full commentaryDevotionalA Promise of Presence: God's Faithfulness Among His People
In the tapestry of Scripture, one can find threads of divine promises woven into the very fabric of God's relationship with His people. One such profound promise is found in 1 Kings 6:13 (KJV), where the Lord declares, "And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not…
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O Sovereign Lord, King of Heaven and Earth, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence. As we reflect upon Your promise from 1 Kings 6:13, where You declare, "And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel," our…
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