Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he said: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his own hand has fulfilled what he promised with his own mouth to my father David. For he said, New Living Translation “Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has kept the promise he made to my father, David. For he told my father, English Standard Version And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his hand has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to David my father, saying, Berean Standard Bible and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, Berean Literal Bible And he said, “Blessed be YHWH, God of Israel, who spoke by his mouth to David my father, and by his hand He has fulfilled it, saying, King James Bible 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, New King James Version And he said: “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David, and with His hand has fulfilled it, saying, New American Standard Bible He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David, and fulfilled it with His hands, saying, NASB 1995 He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hand, saying, NASB 1977 And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hand, saying, Legacy Standard Bible And he said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it by His hand, saying, Amplified Bible He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hand, saying, Berean Annotated Bible and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God {YHWH Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David (beloved), saying, Christian Standard Bible He said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel! He spoke directly to my father David, and he has fulfilled the promise by his power. He said, Holman Christian Standard Bible He said: May the LORD God of Israel be praised! He spoke directly to my father David, and He has fulfilled the promise by His power. He said,” American Standard Version And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David thy father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, English Revised Version And he said, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation "Thanks be to the LORD God of Israel. With his mouth he made a promise to my father David; with his hand he carried it out. He said, Good News Translation He said, "Praise the LORD God of Israel! He has kept the promise he made to my father David, when he told him, International Standard Version Then Solomon prayed: "Blessed is the LORD God of Israel, who made a commitment to my father David and then personally fulfilled what he had promised when he said: NET Bible He said, "The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David. New Heart English Bible He said, "Blessed is the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David your father, and has with his hand fulfilled it, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, World English Bible He said, “Blessed is Yahweh, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David your father, and has with his hand fulfilled it, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “Blessed [is] YHWH, God of Israel, who spoke by His mouth with my father David, and by His hand has fulfilled [it], saying, Berean Literal Bible And he said, “Blessed be YHWH, God of Israel, who spoke by his mouth to David my father, and by his hand He has fulfilled it, saying, Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'Blessed is Jehovah, God of Israel, who spake by His mouth with David my father, and by His hand hath fulfilled it, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, Blessed Jehovah the God of Israel, who spake by his mouth to David my father, and by his hand filled up, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Solomon said: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and with his own hands hath accomplished it, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And Solomon said: “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to my father David, and who, with his own hands, has perfected it, saying: New American Bible He said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his own mouth spoke a promise to David my father and by his hand fulfilled it, saying: New Revised Standard Version He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his hand has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to my father David, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and has with his hands fulfilled his promise, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said: “Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, who spoke by his mouth with David my father, and made peace by his hands, and said. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth unto David my father, and hath with His hand fulfilled it, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation and he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel to-day, who spoke by his mouth concerning David my father, and has fulfilled it with his hands, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Praises the LORD…14And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 15and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 16‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’… Cross References and said: 2 Chronicles 6:4 and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 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. 2 Chronicles 20:6 and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. “Blessed be the LORD, 1 Kings 5:7 When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” Psalm 28:6 Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. the God of Israel, 1 Kings 1:48 saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’” 1 Chronicles 16:36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” Ezra 7:15 Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem, who has fulfilled with His own hand 2 Chronicles 6:15 You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. Joshua 23:14 Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed. what He spoke with His mouth 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, Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Psalm 89:34 I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. to my father David, 1 Kings 5:5 So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ Treasury of Scripture And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spoke with his mouth to David my father, and has with his hand fulfilled it, saying, blessed 1 Chronicles 29:10,20 Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever… 2 Chronicles 6:4 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying, 2 Chronicles 20:26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day. which spake 2 Samuel 7:5,25,28,29 Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? … 1 Chronicles 17:12 He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever. Isaiah 1:20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. hath Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Joshua 23:15,16 Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you… Psalm 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Jump to Previous Blessed David Fulfilled Hand Israel Mouth Praise Promised Strong True. WordJump to Next Blessed David Fulfilled Hand Israel Mouth Praise Promised Strong True. Word1 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 said: This phrase introduces Solomon's speech during the dedication of the Temple. Solomon, as king, is addressing the assembly of Israel, highlighting the importance of the occasion. This moment is a culmination of years of planning and labor, and it is significant that Solomon begins by acknowledging God. “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem. He is known for his wisdom and wealth. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is faithful to His promises and is worshiped by Solomon and the Israelites. 3. David The father of Solomon, the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. The Temple in Jerusalem The holy place built by Solomon as a permanent dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 5. The Covenant Promise The specific promise God made to David that his son would build the temple and that his lineage would endure. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod is faithful to fulfill His promises, as seen in His covenant with David and its fulfillment through Solomon. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises in their own lives. The Importance of Obedience Solomon's role in building the temple highlights the importance of obedience to God's instructions. Believers are called to obey God's Word and trust in His plans. The Role of Worship in the Life of Believers The temple was a place of worship and God's presence. Today, believers are called to be living temples, offering their lives as worship to God. Generational Legacy of Faith David's faith and God's promises to him impacted Solomon and the nation of Israel. Believers are encouraged to consider the legacy of faith they are building for future generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 8:15?2. How does 1 Kings 8:15 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What role does King Solomon play in fulfilling God's promise in 1 Kings 8:15? 4. How can we trust God's promises today, as seen in 1 Kings 8:15? 5. Connect 1 Kings 8:15 with other scriptures about God's faithfulness to His word. 6. How can we apply Solomon's acknowledgment of God’s faithfulness in our daily lives? 7. How does 1 Kings 8:15 affirm God's faithfulness to His promises? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 8:15? 9. How does 1 Kings 8:15 relate to the overall theme of God's covenant with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8? 11. What laws should govern the actions of kings? 12. Why does God kill people for taking a census (2 Samuel 24:1-15)? 13. 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy? 14. In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence? What Does 1 Kings 8:15 Mean Blessed be the LORD• Solomon opens with heartfelt praise, recognizing that every good thing flows from Yahweh. • Similar outbursts appear in Scripture—“Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds” (Psalm 72:18; see also 1 Chronicles 29:10). • The moment underscores that worship is the proper response whenever God’s promises become visible realities. the God of Israel • This title recalls the covenant name attached to a chosen people (Exodus 3:6; Deuteronomy 6:4). • By invoking it in the newly finished temple, Solomon ties national identity to covenant faithfulness. • The phrase reminds the gathered crowd—and us—that God’s dealings with Israel reveal His character to all nations (1 Kings 8:60). who has fulfilled with His own hand • God’s “hand” pictures His direct, powerful activity; He does not outsource His promises. • Joshua’s generation testified, “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; everything was fulfilled” (Joshua 21:45). • Here the completed temple stands as visible proof that God’s hand still moves in history (1 Kings 8:24). what He spoke with His mouth • God’s word and God’s work are inseparable—what He says, He does (Numbers 23:19). • Isaiah later declares, “so My word…will not return to Me empty” (Isaiah 55:11). • By stressing the spoken promise, Solomon highlights the reliability of divine revelation; Scripture can be trusted because God’s mouth is behind it. to my father David • The reference anchors the moment in the Davidic covenant: “I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever” (2 Samuel 7:12–13). • The promise of a house (dynasty) and now a house (temple) shows layered fulfillment (Psalm 89:3–4). • It also honors generational faith—David prepared, Solomon completed (1 Chronicles 22:7–10). saying • This single word signals that a direct quotation of the original promise will follow (1 Kings 8:16). • It invites listeners to recall the exact wording and see how precisely God has matched deed to declaration (2 Samuel 7:7). • The narrative thus moves from praise to proclamation, grounding worship in remembered speech from God. summary 1 Kings 8:15 captures Solomon’s awe as he dedicates the temple: God promised, and God performed. Each phrase celebrates a different facet of that faithfulness—His praiseworthiness, covenant identity, powerful action, trustworthy word, generational continuity, and verbal precision. The verse invites believers today to bless the LORD with the same confidence, knowing that the God who spoke still works with His own hand to fulfill every promise recorded in Scripture. (15-21) His address to the people--apparently preceded by a silent blessing with the usual uplifting of the hands--is the counterpart and expansion of the few abrupt words which he had just uttered before God--calling them to bless God with him for the fulfilment of one part of His promise to David, in the present acceptance of the Temple. The record of that promise is given in 2Samuel 7:5-16; 1Chronicles 17:4-14. Here it is freely cited with some variation, so far as it relates to the Temple. It is remarkable that in quoting it, David twice (1Chronicles 22:8; 1Chronicles 28:3) adds to it the instructive reason for the prohibition, that (unlike Solomon the Peaceful) he had "shed blood abundantly, and had made great wars." With much grace of filial piety, Solomon refrains from mention of that reason, though there seems to be some allusion to it in his words to Hiram (1Kings 5:3). On the other hand, he does add--what is not found in the earlier records--the declaration that, though David was not to build the Temple, "he did well that it was in his heart" to build it.Verse 15. - And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel [1 Kings 1:48], which spake with his mouth unto [or, concerning; אֵל after verbs of speaking has the force of de (Genesis 20:2; Jeremiah 40:16; Psalm 69:27). David my father [The words were really spoken to Nathan], and hath with his hand [i.e., power; cf. Job 34:20; Acts 4:28; Acts 13:11; Ezra 7:6] fulfilled it [the spoken word He has fulfilled in deed], saying, [The reference is to 2 Samuel 7, of which Solomon merely gives the substance. Much of what he says here is not recorded there.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and said:וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Blessed [be] בָּר֤וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [who] אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has fulfilled מִלֵּ֖א (mil·lê) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of with His own hand וּבְיָד֥וֹ (ū·ḇə·yā·ḏōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand what He spoke דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with His mouth בְּפִ֔יו (bə·p̄îw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to to אֵ֖ת (’êṯ) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among my father אָבִ֑י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father David, דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse saying, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links 1 Kings 8:15 NIV1 Kings 8:15 NLT 1 Kings 8:15 ESV 1 Kings 8:15 NASB 1 Kings 8:15 KJV 1 Kings 8:15 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 8:15 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 8:15 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 8:15 French Bible 1 Kings 8:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 8:15 He said Blessed be Yahweh the God (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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