1 Kings 6:12-14
New International Version
12 “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands(A) and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise(B) I gave to David your father. 13 And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon(C) my people Israel.”
1 Kings 6:12-14
New King James Version
12 “Concerning this [a]temple which you are building, (A)if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, and walk in them, then I will perform My [b]word with you, (B)which I spoke to your father David. 13 And (C)I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not (D)forsake My people Israel.”
14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it.
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- 1 Kings 6:12 Lit. house
- 1 Kings 6:12 promise
1 Kings 6:12-14
English Standard Version
12 “Concerning this house that you are building, (A)if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules and keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will establish my word with you, (B)which I spoke to David your father. 13 And (C)I will dwell among the children of Israel (D)and will not forsake my people Israel.”
14 (E)So Solomon built the house and finished it.
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