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I have built this Temple to honor the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/esv/1_kings/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled his promise that he made. For I have risen in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and I have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, 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 an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/8.htm">New King James Version</a> So the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; and I have filled the position of my father David, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised; and I have built a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; for I have risen in place of my father David and I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and I have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; for I have risen in place of my father David and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; for I have risen in place of my father David and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Yahweh has established His word which He spoke; and I have been established in place of my father David and sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. <a href="/amp/1_kings/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; I have risen in the place of my father David and have taken my seat on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and have built the house (temple) for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/csb/1_kings/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD has fulfilled what he promised. I have taken the place of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD has fulfilled what He promised. I have taken the place of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the temple for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. <a href="/asv/1_kings/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah hath established his word that he spake; for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah promised, and have built the house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel. <a href="/cev/1_kings/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD has done what he promised. I am the king of Israel like my father, and I've built a temple for the LORD our God. <a href="/erv/1_kings/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD hath established his word that he spake; for 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 the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David's place, and I sit on the throne of Israel as the LORD promised. I've built the temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "And now the LORD has kept his promise. I have succeeded my father as king of Israel, and I have built the Temple for the worship of the LORD God of Israel. <a href="/isv/1_kings/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The LORD has brought to fulfillment what he promised, and now here I stand, having succeeded my father David to sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the Temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. <a href="/msb/1_kings/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/net/1_kings/8.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David's place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the LORD God of Israel <a href="/nheb/1_kings/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD has established his word that he spoke; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD hath performed his word that he spoke, and I have risen 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh has established his word that he spoke; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH establishes His word which He spoke, and I am risen up instead of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as YHWH spoke, and build the house for the Name of YHWH, God of Israel, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And Jehovah doth establish His word which He spake, and I am risen up instead of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah spake, and build the house for the name of Jehovah, God of Israel, <a href="/slt/1_kings/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah will raise up his word which he spake; and I shall rise instead of David my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as Jehovah spake; and I will build the house for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord hath performed his word which he spoke : and I stand in the room of David my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised: and have built a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Lord has confirmed his word which he spoke. And so I stand in place of my father David, and I sit upon the throne of Israel, just as the Lord said. And I have built a house to the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word he spoke: I have succeeded David my father, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD has spoken, and I have built this house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now the LORD has upheld the promise that he made; for I have risen in the place of my father David; I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now the LORD has performed the word that he spoke, and I have risen up in the place of David my father and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built a house to the name of the LORD God of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH has confirmed the word that he spoke, and I have risen in the place of David my father and I sit on the throne of Israel, according to what LORD JEHOVAH said, and I have built a house for the name of LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD hath established His word that He spoke; for 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 the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/sep/1_kings/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord has confirmed the word that he spoke, and I am risen up in the place of my father David, and I have sat down on the throne of Israel, as the Lord spoke, and I have built the house to the name of the Lord God of Israel. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/8-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3008" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Solomon Praises the LORD</a> …19Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ 20<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">Now the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qem (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">has fulfilled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bêr (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">He spoke.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wā·’ā·qum (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">I have succeeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wā·’ê·šêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and I sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">promised.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: wā·’eḇ·neh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">I have built</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: lə·šêm (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">for the Name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> 21And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a> But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ <a href="/2_chronicles/6-10.htm">2 Chronicles 6:10</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a> But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">2 Samuel 7:25</a> And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, <a href="/1_chronicles/28-6.htm">1 Chronicles 28:6</a> And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” <a href="/2_chronicles/6-4.htm">2 Chronicles 6:4</a> and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-12</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a> I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/2_chronicles/7-18.htm">2 Chronicles 7:18</a> then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11-12</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD has 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 an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.hath performed<a href="/1_kings/8-15.htm">1 Kings 8:15</a> And 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,<a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a> And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous:<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.as the Lord<a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5,6</a> And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-13.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-15.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-11.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">Room</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-26.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-28.htm">Room</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-25.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-25.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 8</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">The feast of the temple</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Solomon's blessing</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Solomon's prayer</a> 54. <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Solomon's blessing</a> 62. <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">His sacrifice of peace offerings</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. This phrase highlights the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises. The context is Solomon speaking at the dedication of the temple, acknowledging that God's promise to David has come to fruition. This reflects the covenantal nature of God's relationship with Israel, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>, where God promises David that his offspring will build a house for His Name. It underscores the reliability of God's word, a theme echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> and <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>.I have succeeded my father David, Solomon's succession to the throne was a direct fulfillment of God's promise to David. This transition of power was significant in maintaining the Davidic line, which is crucial for the messianic prophecy that the Messiah would come from David's lineage (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>). The peaceful transfer of power also contrasts with the tumultuous reigns of other kings in the region, highlighting God's sovereign plan.and I sit on the throne of Israel, Solomon's reign marks a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity for Israel, often referred to as the "Golden Age." Sitting on the throne signifies not just political authority but also spiritual responsibility to lead the nation in covenant faithfulness. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and the establishment of His kingdom, as seen in <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a>.as the LORD promised. This reiteration of God's promise emphasizes the divine orchestration behind Israel's monarchy. It reflects the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants, where God assures His people of His plans and purposes. The fulfillment of these promises is a testament to God's unchanging nature and His ultimate plan for redemption through Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic promise (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>).I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, Solomon's construction of the temple is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. The temple serves as a central place of worship and sacrifice, foreshadowing Jesus Christ, who is the true temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>). The phrase "for the Name of the LORD" indicates the temple's purpose to honor and glorify God, aligning with <a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Deuteronomy 12:5</a>, where God chooses a place for His Name to dwell.the God of Israel. This designation reaffirms the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It distinguishes the God of Israel from the pagan deities of surrounding nations, emphasizing His unique identity and sovereignty. The phrase also connects to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan for humanity, as Israel is chosen to be a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>), ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel who succeeded David. He is known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who desired to build a temple for the Lord but was told by God that his son would fulfill this task. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel who made promises to David regarding his lineage and the establishment of his kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne_of_israel.htm">The Throne of Israel</a> Represents the divinely appointed leadership and governance of the nation of Israel, established by God through David's lineage. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The holy place built by Solomon as a permanent dwelling for the Name of the LORD, signifying God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> God's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He fulfilled His word to David through Solomon, He will fulfill His promises to us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Solomon's obedience in building the temple is a model for us to follow God's instructions and fulfill our God-given purposes. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_continuity.htm">Legacy and Continuity</a> David's legacy continued through Solomon, reminding us of the impact of our faithfulness on future generations. <a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_worship.htm">The Centrality of Worship</a> The temple was built for the Name of the LORD, highlighting the importance of worship and reverence for God in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> God appoints leaders according to His purpose, and we are to trust His sovereignty in the leadership He establishes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8</a> <a href="/q/what_laws_should_govern_kings.htm">What laws should govern the actions of kings?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_solomon's_temple_for.htm">What was the purpose of Solomon's Temple?</a> <a href="/q/are_jachin_and_boaz_pillars_confirmed.htm">2 Chronicles 3:15–17 – Is there any credible external confirmation that the pillars Jachin and Boaz actually existed as they are described?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And the Lord hath performed [Same word as in <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a>. Lit., "hath raised up" (LXX. ἀνέστησε). Also same word as "risen up" (LXX. ἀνέστην) below, and as "set up" in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a>. We might translate "established" throughout] his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel [ch. 1:48], as the Lord promised [<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a>], and have built an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel [ib. ver. 13]. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/8-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has fulfilled וַיָּ֣קֶם (way·yā·qem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand the word דְּבָר֖וֹ (də·ḇā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He spoke. דִּבֵּ֑ר (dib·bêr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue I have succeeded וָאָקֻ֡ם (wā·’ā·qum) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand my father אָבִ֜י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father David, דָּוִ֨ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and I sit וָאֵשֵׁ֣ב (wā·’ê·šêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֣א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc as כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel promised. דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue I have built וָאֶבְנֶ֣ה (wā·’eḇ·neh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build the house הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house for the Name לְשֵׁ֥ם (lə·šêm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 8:20 Yahweh has established his word that he (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 8:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/8-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 8:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>