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1 Kings 8:13

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

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  1. 1 Kings 8:11

    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.

  2. 1 Kings 8:12

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

  3. 1 Kings 8:14

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

  4. 1 Kings 8:15

    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,

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