1 Kings 6:13
13 And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel."
Other Translations of 1 Kings 6:13
King James Version
13 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
English Standard Version
13 And I will dwell among the children of Israel and will not forsake my people Israel."
The Message
13 I'll personally take up my residence among the Israelites - I won't desert my people Israel."
New King James Version
13 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel."
New Living Translation
13 I will live among the Israelites and will never abandon my people Israel."
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:13
Commentary on 1 Kings 6:11-14
(Read 1 Kings 6:11-14)
None employ themselves for God, without having his eye upon them. But God plainly let Solomon know that all the charge for building this temple, would neither excuse from obedience to the law of God, nor shelter from his judgments, in case of disobedience.