13 and have tabernacled in the midst of the sons of Israel, and do not forsake My people Israel.'

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.