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1 Kings 8:56

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Praise the LORD, who has given peace and rest to his people Israel, just as he promised to do. Not one word of all the good promises he made through his servant Moses has failed to come true.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Solomon is praising God because every single promise God made to Israel through Moses has come true perfectly.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is from Solomon's prayer during the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, which took place after the Israelites had settled in the Promised Land following their conquests. King Solomon is praising God for fulfilling the promises made through Moses, such as providing rest from enemies, as a testament to God's faithfulness. It reflects the historical reality of Israel's establishment as a nation under God's covenant.

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