1 Kings 8:16 meaning and explanation
‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
1 Kings 8:16, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
These are Solomon's words at the dedication of the temple, quoting what the LORD had spoken to his father David. Solomon recalls that from the exodus onward God had never singled out a city for His Name to dwell in, but He had chosen David to rule Israel.
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