1 Kings 8:13
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.”1 Kings 8:13
What Does 1 Kings 8:13 Mean?
1 Kings 8:13 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 8:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 132:14“This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.”Matthew 23:21“And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.”2 Samuel 7:13“He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.”Exodus 15:17“Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O LORD, which thy hands have established.”Psalms 132:13“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.”Hebrews 9:24“For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:”Leviticus 26:11“And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you.”Deuteronomy 12:11“Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:”1 Chronicles 17:12“He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.”1 Chronicles 22:10“He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.”1 Chronicles 23:25“For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:”1 Chronicles 28:6“And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.”1 Chronicles 28:10“Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.”1 Chronicles 28:20“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”2 Chronicles 6:2“But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.”2 Chronicles 6:34“If thy people go out to war against their enemies by the way that thou shalt send them, and they pray unto thee toward this city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name;”Psalms 78:68“But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.”John 4:21“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.”Acts 6:14“For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.”Hebrews 8:5“Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.”
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