1 Kings 6:11-13 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 6:11-14

Here is, I. The word God sent to Solomon, when he was engaged in building the temple. God let him know that he took notice of what he was doing, the house he was now building, 1 Kgs. 6:12. None employ themselves for God without having his eye upon them. ?I know thy works, thy good works.? He assured him that if he would proceed and persevere in obedience to the divine law, and keep in the way of duty and the true worship of God, the divine loving-kindness should be drawn out both to himself (I... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 6:11

And the word of the Lord came to Solomon ,.... The word of prophecy, as the Targum, foretelling what would be the case of this building, according to the obedience or disobedience of him and the people of Israel; which was brought to him either by an impulse of the Spirit of God upon him; or by the hand of a prophet, as Kimchi thinks; and some of the Jewish writers F25 Seder Olam Rabba, c. 20. p. 53. , as he particularly, name Ahijah the Shilonite as the prophet that was sent with this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 6:12

Concerning this house which thou art in building ,.... Or with respect to that, these things are to be said as from the Lord: if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them ; even all the laws of God, moral, ceremonial, and judicial; and this respects not only Solomon personally, but his successors, and even all the people of Israel: then will I perform my covenant with thee, which I spake unto David thy father ; by Nathan... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 6:13

And I will dwell among the children of Israel ,.... In this house now building, and which was in the middle of the land, and where he would meet with them, and accept their sacrifices, not only of slain beasts, but of prayer and praise: and will not forsake my people Israel ; and leave them to the mercy of their enemies, and to be carried captive by them, but protect and defend them. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 6:11

The word of the Lord came to Solomon - Some think that this is the same revelation as that mentioned 1 Kings 9:2 , etc., which took place after the dedication of the temple: but to me it appears different; it was a word to encourage him while building; to warn him against apostasy, and to assure him of God's continued protection of him and his family, if they continued faithful to the grace which God had given. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:2-20

Christianity built on the Foundations of Judaism. The Jewish temple in its resemblance to the Gothic church is a not inapt illustration of the relations of Christianity to Judaism. The temple of Solomon was not only architecturally the exact reproduction on a larger scale, and in a more permanent form, of the tabernacle of witness, it was also the model and archetype of the sacred buildings of the Christian faith. In appearance, no doubt, it was somewhat different—the purposes for which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:11

And the word of the Lord came to Solomon [probably through the prophet Nathan. It cannot well have been a direct communication, for the second direct revelation is mentioned in 1 Kings 9:2 (cf. 1 Kings 3:5 ). The original promise was made by Nathan ( 2 Samuel 7:12 ). It seems exceedingly probable that the promise would be renewed through him if he were still alive] saying , read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:12

Concerning [or, as to. There is nothing, however, in the Hebrew] this house which thou art in building [ כֹנֶה Cf. וַיִּבֶן , 1 Kings 6:5 , 1 Kings 6:9 , 1 Kings 6:10 ] if thou wilt walk in my statutes [the connexion of ideas seems to be this, "Thou art doing well to build the house; thou art fulfilling my good pleasure ( 2 Samuel 7:13 ); if thou wilt go on and in other matters wilt keep," etc. It is to be observed that this promise contains a faint note of warning.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:13

And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel [cf. Deuteronomy 31:6 . A fresh element is here introduced into the promise, arising out of the erection of the temple. God had pledged His presence to the tabernacle ( Exodus 25:8 ; Exodus 29:45 ; cf. Le Exodus 26:11 ). And the temple was reared to be His dwelling place ( 1 Kings 8:13 ; 2 Chronicles 6:2 ). He now assures the royal builder that he will occupy it. " Jehovah Shammah" ( Ezekiel... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 6:12

The meaning is, “So far as this house goes, thou art obedient (2 Samuel 7:13; 1 Chronicles 17:12, etc.); if thou wilt be obedient in other things also, then will I perform My word,” etc., God’s promises being always conditional. The promises made to David were:(1) that he should be succeeded by one of his sons 2 Samuel 7:12; Psalms 132:11;(2) that the kingdom should be established in the line of his descendants forever, if they were faithful Psalms 132:12; and(3) that the Israelites should be... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 6:11-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 6:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 6:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 6:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 6:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:2-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 6:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 6:12

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