Devine Scripture

1 Kings 8:13

1 Kings chapter 8 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

Context

v.12Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

v.13This passage

v.14And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 6:14

    for we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered unto us.

  • Exodus 15:17

    Thou wilt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, The place, O Jehovah, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, The sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:10

    Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:20

    And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.

  • 1 Chronicles 17:12

    He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:6

    And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.