Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.
You have kept the promise you made to your servant David, my father. What you spoke with your own mouth, you have now fulfilled with your own hand, as we can see today.
The writer is praising God for being faithful to keep the promises He made to King David, showing that God's words always come true.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon is dedicating the temple in Jerusalem that he built, as part of establishing a permanent place for God's presence among His people. He is referencing God's covenant with his father, King David, in which God promised to build David a lasting dynasty if his descendants remained faithful, as recorded in 2 Samuel 7. This verse highlights the fulfillment of that promise, showing how God kept His word through Solomon's reign and the completion of the temple.
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