New International Version And now, God of Israel, let your word that you promised your servant David my father come true. New Living Translation Now, O God of Israel, fulfill this promise to your servant David, my father. English Standard Version Now therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you have spoken to your servant David my father. Berean Standard Bible And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David. Berean Literal Bible And now, O God of Israel, let be proven faithful, please, Your word, which You have spoken to Your servant David my father. King James Bible And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father. New King James Version And now I pray, O God of Israel, let Your word come true, which You have spoken to Your servant David my father. New American Standard Bible Now then, God of Israel, let Your words, please, be confirmed, which You have spoken to Your servant, my father David. NASB 1995 “Now therefore, O God of Israel, let Your word, I pray, be confirmed which You have spoken to Your servant, my father David. NASB 1977 “Now therefore, O God of Israel, let Thy word, I pray Thee, be confirmed which Thou hast spoken to Thy servant, my father David. Legacy Standard Bible So now, O God of Israel, let Your word truly endure which You have spoken to Your servant, my father David. Amplified Bible Now, O God of Israel, please let Your word which You have spoken to Your servant David my father be confirmed. Berean Annotated Bible And now, O God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David (beloved). Christian Standard Bible Now LORD God of Israel, please confirm what you promised to your servant, my father David. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now LORD God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David. American Standard Version Now therefore, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father. Contemporary English Version Please keep this promise you made to your servant David. English Revised Version Now therefore, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father. GOD'S WORD® Translation "So now, God of Israel, may the promise you made to my father David, your servant, come true. Good News Translation So now, O God of Israel, let everything come true that you promised to my father David, your servant. International Standard Version "Now therefore, God of Israel, may your promise that you made to your servant David my father be fulfilled… NET Bible Now, O God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant, my father David, be realized. New Heart English Bible "Now therefore, LORD, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father. Webster's Bible Translation And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou didst speak to thy servant David my father. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David. World English Bible “Now therefore, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, O God of Israel, please let Your word be established which You have spoken to Your servant, my father David. Berean Literal Bible And now, O God of Israel, let be proven faithful, please, Your word, which You have spoken to Your servant David my father. Young's Literal Translation 'And now, O God of Israel, let it be established, I pray Thee, Thy word which Thou hast spoken to Thy servant, David my father. Smith's Literal Translation And now, O God of Israel, thy word now shall be firm which thou spakest to thy servant David my father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd now, Lord God of Israel, let thy words be established, which thou hast spoken to thy servant David my father Catholic Public Domain Version And now, O Lord God of Israel, establish your words, which you spoke to your servant David, my father. New American Bible Now, God of Israel, may the words you spoke to your servant, David my father, be confirmed. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you promised to your servant my father David. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd now, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be confirmed, which thou hast sworn to thy servant David my father. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now, LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, your word will be steadfast which you swore to your Servant David, my father. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore, O God of Israel, let Thy word, I pray Thee, be verified, which Thou didst speak unto Thy servant David my father. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now, O Lord God of Israel, let, I pray thee, thy word to David my father be confirmed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Solomon's Prayer of Dedication…25Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ 26And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David. 27But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.… Cross References And now, O God of Israel, 2 Samuel 7:27 For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. 1 Chronicles 29:10 Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Psalm 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. please confirm 2 Samuel 7:25 And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, 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, Psalm 119:38 Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You. what You promised 2 Samuel 7:12-16 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. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. … 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. … Psalm 89:3-4 You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah to Your servant, my father David. 2 Samuel 7:5 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? 1 Chronicles 17:4 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. Psalm 89:20 I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. Psalm 89:35-37 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah 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 6:16 Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’ Psalm 132:11-12 The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” Treasury of Scripture And now, O God of Israel, let your word, I pray you, be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father. and now 1 Kings 8:23 And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart: Exodus 24:10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. 1 Samuel 1:17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. let thy word 2 Samuel 7:25-29 And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said… 2 Chronicles 1:9 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. Psalm 119:49 ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. Jump to Previous Confirmed David Established Israel Please Prayer Promised Servant Spakest Speak True. Verified Word WordsJump to Next Confirmed David Established Israel Please Prayer Promised Servant Spakest Speak True. Verified Word Words1 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 And now, O God of Israel, Solomon appeals to the Lord who bound Himself to Israel by covenant and had chosen them as His people. At the Temple’s dedication, he seeks God’s continued favor and presence among the nation. 2Sa 7:27 For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel,… please confirm Solomon humbly asks God to establish what He has declared, trusting His faithfulness and submitting to His sovereign purpose. 2Sa 7:25 And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word… what You promised God had promised David that his royal line would endure and that David’s son would build the Temple. Solomon’s prayer rests on God’s commitment to fulfill His word. 2Sa 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest… to Your servant, my father David. David served the Lord as Israel’s chosen king. Solomon’s appeal recalls the covenant with David, which established the enduring hope of a righteous king from David’s line and finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. 2Sa 7:5 Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says:… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel at this time. He is known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. David The former king of Israel, David is Solomon's father. God made a covenant with David, promising that his descendants would rule Israel. 3. God of Israel The one true God, Yahweh, who made a covenant with David and is now being petitioned by Solomon to fulfill His promises. 4. Temple in Jerusalem The newly constructed temple, built by Solomon, serves as the central place of worship for the Israelites and the dwelling place of God's presence. 5. Covenant Promise The promise God made to David, which included the establishment of his throne and lineage forever. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's promises are sure and steadfast. Solomon's prayer is a reminder that we can trust God to fulfill His word, just as He did with David. The Importance of Prayer Solomon's appeal to God demonstrates the importance of prayer in seeking the fulfillment of God's promises. We should likewise bring our requests before God with faith. Covenant Relationship The relationship between God and David, and subsequently Solomon, is based on a covenant. As believers, we are part of a new covenant through Christ, which assures us of God's promises. Legacy and Heritage Solomon's reference to his father David highlights the importance of spiritual legacy. We should strive to leave a godly heritage for future generations. God's Sovereignty The fulfillment of God's promises is ultimately in His hands. We must recognize His sovereignty and trust in His timing and methods. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 8:26?2. How does 1 Kings 8:26 emphasize God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What role does prayer play in fulfilling God's promises in 1 Kings 8:26? 4. How can we trust God's promises today, as Solomon did in 1 Kings 8:26? 5. How does 1 Kings 8:26 connect to God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7? 6. How can we apply Solomon's trust in God's promises to our daily lives? 7. How does 1 Kings 8:26 affirm God's faithfulness to His promises? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 8? 9. How does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:26 reflect the covenant with David? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8? Verse 26. - And now, O God [The LXX., Vulg., Syr., and Arab. read, O Lord God, as do many MSS. But the word is more likely to have been inserted (in conformity with vers. 23, 25) than to have been left out] let thy word [The Keri has thy words. Keil sees here a reference to "all the words" of 2 Samuel 7:17; but this, especially when the reading is doubtful, is somewhat too remote], I pray thee, be verified [יֵאָמֵן optative form. Gesen., Gram. 126. 2] which thou spakest [Psalm 132:14] unto thy servant David my father. 1 Kings 8:26 captures Solomon’s confident petition at the temple dedication: having seen God’s past faithfulness, he asks God to establish every remaining detail of the Davidic promise. The verse teaches believers to ground their prayers in God’s proven character, rely on His unbreakable word, and anticipate the ultimate fulfillment of His covenant through the eternal reign of the promised Son of David. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And now,וְעַתָּ֖ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time O God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc please נָא֙ (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' confirm יֵאָ֤מֶן (yê·’ā·men) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that You promised דְּבָ֣רְךָ֔ (də·ḇā·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to Your servant, לְעַבְדְּךָ֖ (lə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant my father אָבִֽי׃ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father David. דָּוִ֥ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Additonal Resources 1 Kings 8:26 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 8:26 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 8:26 Bible.com 1 Kings 8:26 NIV |
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