1 Kings 6:13
New International Version
And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel.”

New Living Translation
I will live among the Israelites and will never abandon my people Israel.”

English Standard Version
And I will dwell among the children of Israel and will not forsake my people Israel.”

Berean Standard Bible
And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

King James Bible
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

New King James Version
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.”

New American Standard Bible
And I will dwell among the sons of Israel, and will not abandon My people Israel.”

NASB 1995
“I will dwell among the sons of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.”

NASB 1977
“And I will dwell among the sons of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And I will dwell among the sons of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.”

Amplified Bible
I will dwell among the sons (descendants) of Israel, and will not abandon My people Israel.”

Christian Standard Bible
I will dwell among the Israelites and not abandon my people Israel.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will live among the Israelites and not abandon My people Israel.”

American Standard Version
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

English Revised Version
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will live among the Israelites and never abandon my people."

Good News Translation
I will live among my people Israel in this Temple that you are building, and I will never abandon them."

International Standard Version
I will reside among the Israelis and will never abandon my people Israel."

Majority Standard Bible
And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

NET Bible
I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel."

New Heart English Bible
I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel."

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

World English Bible
I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and have dwelt in the midst of the sons of Israel, and do not forsake My people Israel.”

Young's Literal Translation
and have tabernacled in the midst of the sons of Israel, and do not forsake My people Israel.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And I dwelt in the midst of the sons of Israel, and I will not forsake my people Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will dwell in the midst of the sons of Israel, and I will not forsake my people Israel.”

New American Bible
I will dwell in the midst of the Israelites and will not forsake my people Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and I will not forsake my people Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall dwell within the children of Israel, and I shall not forsake my people Israel.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
in that I will dwell therein among the children of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.'

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Promise
12“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. 13And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

Cross References
Exodus 25:8
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.

Leviticus 26:11-12
And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you. / I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.

Ezekiel 37:26-27
And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever. / My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people.

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

Exodus 29:45-46
Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. / And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God.

Zechariah 2:10-11
“Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. / “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.

John 14:23
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

2 Samuel 7:10-11
And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning / and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.

Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Ezekiel 43:7
and He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place for the soles of My feet, where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. The house of Israel will never again defile My holy name—neither they nor their kings—by their prostitution and by the funeral offerings for their kings at their deaths.

2 Chronicles 6:16-17
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.’ / And now, O LORD, God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant David.


Treasury of Scripture

And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

I will dwell

1 Kings 8:27
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Exodus 25:8
And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.

Leviticus 26:11
And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you.

will not forsake

Deuteronomy 31:6,8
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee…

1 Samuel 12:22
For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

1 Chronicles 28:9,20
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever…

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1 Kings 6
1. The building of Solomon's temple
5. The chambers thereof
11. God's promise unto it
15. The ceiling and adorning of it
23. The cherubim
31. The doors
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And I will dwell
The Hebrew word for "dwell" is "שָׁכַן" (shakan), which conveys the idea of settling down or residing permanently. This word is foundational in understanding God's desire to be intimately present with His people. Theologically, this reflects the concept of the Shekinah glory, the divine presence that filled the tabernacle and later the temple. God's dwelling among His people is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, symbolizing His commitment and relational proximity to Israel. This promise of dwelling is fulfilled in various ways, ultimately pointing to the incarnation of Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14).

among the Israelites
The phrase "among the Israelites" emphasizes God's choice of Israel as His covenant people. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6). This divine selection is not based on their merit but on God's sovereign grace and His promises to the patriarchs. The presence of God among the Israelites signifies His favor and the unique relationship He has with them, setting them apart for His purposes.

and will not abandon
The Hebrew root for "abandon" is "עָזַב" (azab), meaning to leave or forsake. This assurance is crucial for the Israelites, who often faced external threats and internal failures. God's promise not to abandon them is a testament to His faithfulness and covenant loyalty (chesed). Despite Israel's recurring disobedience, God's commitment remains steadfast, highlighting His enduring mercy and grace. This promise is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are assured of God's constant presence (Hebrews 13:5).

My people Israel
The designation "My people Israel" underscores the personal and possessive relationship God has with Israel. It is a term of endearment and ownership, reflecting the covenant established with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This phrase is a reminder of the identity and calling of Israel as God's chosen nation. In a broader theological context, it foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles into God's people through Christ, expanding the definition of "My people" to encompass all who believe in Jesus as the Messiah (Galatians 3:28-29).

Verse 13. - And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel [cf. Deuteronomy 31:6. A fresh element is here introduced into the promise, arising out of the erection of the temple. God had pledged His presence to the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8; Exodus 29:45; cf. Leviticus 26:11). And the temple was reared to be His dwelling place (1 Kings 8:13; 2 Chronicles 6:2). He now assures the royal builder that he will occupy it. "Jehovah Shammah" (Ezekiel 48:35). The covenant relation shall be more firmly established.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And I will dwell
וְשָׁ֣כַנְתִּ֔י (wə·šā·ḵan·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell

among
בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

and will not
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

abandon
אֶעֱזֹ֖ב (’e·‘ĕ·zōḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

My people
עַמִּ֥י (‘am·mî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

Israel.”
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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