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…

The first promise to “dwell among” the Israelites had been made to Moses Exo 25:8; Exo 29:45, but had not been repeated to David. The next promise, “I will not forsake, etc.,” if not absolutely new,…

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, Kg1 6:12. None employ…

and I will dwell among the children of Israel This is an expansion of the promise made to David. The same words are used (Exo 29:45) in connexion with the furnishing and completion of the tabernacle.…