1 Kings 8:13 web — I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."

World English Bible

"I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever.""

— 1 Kings 8:13, World English Bible

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1 Kings 8 — Context

10

It came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of Yahweh,

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so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of Yahweh filled the house of Yahweh.

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Then Solomon said, "Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

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I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."

14

The king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.

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He said, "Blessed is Yahweh, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David your father, and has with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

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'Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be there; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.'

1 Kings 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 8:13 say?
1 Kings 8:13 in the World English Bible reads: “I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."”
Where is 1 Kings 8:13 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 8:13.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:13 in?
1 Kings 8:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 8:13?
1 Kings 8:13 reads (WEB): “I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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