1 Kings 8:21 net — and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with our ancestors when he brought them out…

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"and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with our ancestors when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.”"

— 1 Kings 8:21, NET Bible

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1 Kings 8 — Context

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The LORD told my father David,‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.

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But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’

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The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the LORD God of Israel

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and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with our ancestors when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.”

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Solomon Prays for Israel Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward the sky.

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He prayed:“O LORD, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below! You maintain covenantal loyalty to your servants who obey you with sincerity.

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You have kept your word to your servant, my father David; this very day you have fulfilled what you promised.

1 Kings 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:21 say?
1 Kings 8:21 in the NET Bible reads: “and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with our ancestors when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.””
Where is 1 Kings 8:21 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 21.
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 8:21.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:21 in?
1 Kings 8:21 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 8:21?
1 Kings 8:21 reads (NET): “and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with our ancestors when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.”” 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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