I Kings 8:13 kjv — I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

King James Version

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

— I Kings 8:13, King James Version

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I Kings 8 — Context

10

And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the Lord,

11

So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord.

12

Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

13

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

14

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

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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,

16

Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

I Kings 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does I Kings 8:13 say?
I Kings 8:13 in the King James Version reads: “I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.”
Where is I Kings 8:13 in the Bible?
I Kings 8:13 is found in the Bible, in the book of I Kings, chapter 8, verse 13.
What translation should I read I Kings 8:13 in?
I Kings 8:13 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 I Kings 8:13?
I Kings 8:13 reads (KJV): “I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.” 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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