1 Kings 8:13 · KJV
“I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.”
— 1 Kings 8:13
Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
1 Kings 8 — Context
So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.
12Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
13I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
14And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
15And he said, Blessed {be} the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled {it}, saying,
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:13
He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
Exodus 15:17
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, {in} the place, O LORD, {which} thou hast made for thee to dwell in, {in} the Sanctuary, O Lord, {which} thy hands have established.
Psalms 132:13-14
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired {it} for his habitation.
Hebrews 9:24
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, {which are} the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
1 Chronicles 17:12
He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.
Psalms 78:68-69
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
1 Chronicles 28:10
Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do {it}.
Acts 6:14
For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. {customs: or, rites}