New International Version “The LORD has kept the promise he made: I have succeeded David my father and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and I have built the temple for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. New Living Translation “And now the LORD has fulfilled the promise he made, for I have become king in my father’s place, and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised. I have built this Temple to honor the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. English Standard Version Now the LORD has fulfilled his promise that he made. For I have risen in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and I have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Berean Standard Bible Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH has fulfilled His word that He spoke, and I have risen up in the place of David my father and sit on the throne of Israel, as YHWH spoke. And I have built the house for the name of YHWH, God of Israel. King James Bible And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. New King James Version So the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; and I have filled the position of my father David, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised; and I have built a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. New American Standard Bible Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; for I have risen in place of my father David and I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and I have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. NASB 1995 “Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; for I have risen in place of my father David and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. NASB 1977 “Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; for I have risen in place of my father David and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible And Yahweh has established His word which He spoke; and I have been established in place of my father David and sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Amplified Bible Now the LORD has fulfilled His word which He spoke; I have risen in the place of my father David and have taken my seat on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and have built the house (temple) for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Berean Annotated Bible Now the LORD {YHWH} has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David (beloved), and I sit on the throne of Israel (he wrestles with God), as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God {Elohe} of Israel. Christian Standard Bible The LORD has fulfilled what he promised. I have taken the place of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD has fulfilled what He promised. I have taken the place of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the temple for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. American Standard Version And Jehovah hath established his word that he spake; for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah promised, and have built the house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel. Contemporary English Version The LORD has done what he promised. I am the king of Israel like my father, and I've built a temple for the LORD our God. English Revised Version And the LORD hath established his word that he spake; for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David's place, and I sit on the throne of Israel as the LORD promised. I've built the temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. Good News Translation "And now the LORD has kept his promise. I have succeeded my father as king of Israel, and I have built the Temple for the worship of the LORD God of Israel. International Standard Version "The LORD has brought to fulfillment what he promised, and now here I stand, having succeeded my father David to sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the Temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. NET Bible 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 New Heart English Bible The LORD has established his word that he spoke; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD hath performed his word that he spoke, and I have risen in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. World English Bible Yahweh has established his word that he spoke; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH establishes His word which He spoke, and I am risen up instead of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as YHWH spoke, and build the house for the Name of YHWH, God of Israel, Berean Literal Bible And YHWH has fulfilled His word that He spoke, and I have risen up in the place of David my father and sit on the throne of Israel, as YHWH spoke. And I have built the house for the name of YHWH, God of Israel. Young's Literal Translation 'And Jehovah doth establish His word which He spake, and I am risen up instead of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah spake, and build the house for the name of Jehovah, God of Israel, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will raise up his word which he spake; and I shall rise instead of David my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as Jehovah spake; and I will build the house for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord hath performed his word which he spoke : and I stand in the room of David my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised: and have built a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord has confirmed his word which he spoke. And so I stand in place of my father David, and I sit upon the throne of Israel, just as the Lord said. And I have built a house to the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. New American Bible Now the LORD has fulfilled the word he spoke: I have succeeded David my father, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD has spoken, and I have built this house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. New Revised Standard Version Now the LORD has upheld the promise that he made; for I have risen in the place of my father David; I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the LORD has performed the word that he spoke, and I have risen up in the place of David my father and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built a house to the name of the LORD God of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH has confirmed the word that he spoke, and I have risen in the place of David my father and I sit on the throne of Israel, according to what LORD JEHOVAH said, and I have built a house for the name of LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD hath established His word that He spoke; for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord has confirmed the word that he spoke, and I am risen up in the place of my father David, and I have sat down on the throne of Israel, as the Lord spoke, and I have built the house to the name of the Lord God of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Solomon Praises the LORD…19Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ 20Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 21And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.”… Cross References Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. 2 Samuel 7:25-26 And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. 1 Chronicles 17:23 And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, I have succeeded my father David, 1 Kings 1:35 Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” 1 Chronicles 29:23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. and I sit on the throne of Israel, 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 2 Chronicles 9:8 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.” as the LORD promised. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. … I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, 1 Kings 5:5 So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ 2 Chronicles 2:1 Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. the God of Israel. 2 Chronicles 6:14 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 2 Chronicles 6:10 Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Acts 2:30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. 1 Chronicles 28:6 And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD has performed his word that he spoke, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. hath performed 1 Kings 8:15 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, Nehemiah 9:8 And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous: Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. as the Lord 1 Chronicles 28:5,6 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel… Jump to Previous Built David Established House Israel Kept Performed Promise Promised Risen Room Sit Succeeded Temple Throne WordJump to Next Built David Established House Israel Kept Performed Promise Promised Risen Room Sit Succeeded Temple Throne Word1 Kings 8 1. The feast of the temple12. Solomon's blessing 22. Solomon's prayer 54. Solomon's blessing 62. His sacrifice of peace offerings Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. Solomon publicly recognizes that the temple’s completion fulfills God’s promise to David. The Lord had declared that David’s son would establish the kingdom and build a house for His Name, and Solomon’s reign now demonstrates God’s faithfulness to His covenant. 2Sa 7:25-26 And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word… I have succeeded my father David, Solomon’s accession followed David’s death and preserved the dynasty God had established in Jerusalem. Though Solomon’s path to the throne involved early opposition, the kingdom was secured under the Lord’s direction. 1Ki 1:35 Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come… and I sit on the throne of Israel, As king, Solomon inherited both authority over the nation and responsibility to govern it under God’s law. His reign began in a period of peace, enabling Israel to devote its resources to the temple and national stability. 1Ki 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David,… as the LORD promised. The throne of David was not merely a political achievement but part of God’s declared purpose for Israel. Solomon credits the Lord rather than his own strength or David’s accomplishments. 2Sa 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest… I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, The temple provided the appointed center for Israel’s worship, sacrifices, and prayer. It was built to honor the Lord and to serve as the place where His people would draw near to Him according to His covenant. 1Ki 5:5 So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD… the God of Israel. Israel’s God alone had delivered the nation, established its king, and fulfilled His word. The temple testified that the Lord had chosen Israel for His purposes among the nations. 2Ch 6:14 “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven”… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel who succeeded David. He is known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. David The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who desired to build a temple for the Lord but was told by God that his son would fulfill this task. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel who made promises to David regarding his lineage and the establishment of his kingdom. 4. The Throne of Israel Represents the divinely appointed leadership and governance of the nation of Israel, established by God through David's lineage. 5. The Temple in Jerusalem The holy place built by Solomon as a permanent dwelling for the Name of the LORD, signifying God's presence among His people. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He fulfilled His word to David through Solomon, He will fulfill His promises to us. The Importance of Obedience Solomon's obedience in building the temple is a model for us to follow God's instructions and fulfill our God-given purposes. Legacy and Continuity David's legacy continued through Solomon, reminding us of the impact of our faithfulness on future generations. The Centrality of Worship The temple was built for the Name of the LORD, highlighting the importance of worship and reverence for God in our lives. God's Sovereignty in Leadership God appoints leaders according to His purpose, and we are to trust His sovereignty in the leadership He establishes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 8:20?2. How does 1 Kings 8:20 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What role does Solomon play in fulfilling God's promise to David? 4. How can we trust God's promises in our lives like Solomon did? 5. Connect 1 Kings 8:20 with God's covenantal promises in 2 Samuel 7:12-13. 6. How does Solomon's temple dedication inspire our dedication to God's work today? 7. How does 1 Kings 8:20 affirm God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to David? 8. What historical evidence supports Solomon's claim in 1 Kings 8:20? 9. How does 1 Kings 8:20 relate to the theme of divine kingship in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8? Verse 20. - And the Lord hath performed [Same word as in 1 Kings 2:4. Lit., "hath raised up" (LXX. ἀνέστησε). Also same word as "risen up" (LXX. ἀνέστην) below, and as "set up" in 2 Samuel 7:12. We might translate "established" throughout] his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel [ch. 1:48], as the Lord promised [2 Samuel 7:12], and have built an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel [ib. ver. 13]. 1 Kings 8:20 is Solomon’s public testimony that every facet of Israel’s national life—promise, dynasty, throne, and temple—stands on the unfailing word of the LORD. The verse calls readers to trust that what God has spoken, He will surely bring to pass, both in Israel’s history and in the personal stories of all who rely on His promises. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now the LORDיְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has fulfilled וַיָּ֣קֶם (way·yā·qem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the word דְּבָר֖וֹ (də·ḇā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He spoke. דִּבֵּ֑ר (dib·bêr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue I have succeeded וָאָקֻ֡ם (wā·’ā·qum) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand my father אָבִ֜י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father David, דָּוִ֨ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and I sit וָאֵשֵׁ֣ב (wā·’ê·šêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֣א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc as כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel promised. דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue I have built וָאֶבְנֶ֣ה (wā·’eḇ·neh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1129: To build the house הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house for the Name לְשֵׁ֥ם (lə·šêm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Additonal Resources 1 Kings 8:20 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 8:20 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 8:20 Bible.com 1 Kings 8:20 NIV |
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