1 Kings 8:19
“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.”
What does 1 Kings 8:19 mean?
1 Kings 8:19 (KJV) reads: "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." This verse is part of the narrative in 1 Kings where King Solomon addresses the assembly of Israel at the…
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In the grand tapestry of biblical history, few moments shine as brightly as the transition of leadership from King David to his son Solomon. In 1 Kings 8:19, we find a profound declaration from God regarding the construction of the Temple: "Nevertheless thou shalt not build the…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today, my heart filled with reverence and gratitude for Your eternal wisdom and divine plan. In this moment, I am reminded of Your words spoken through Solomon, as recorded in 1 Kings 8:19, "Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy…
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