1 Kings 8:26

Verse

And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.

Bible in Basic English

So now, O God of Israel, it is my prayer that you will make your word come true which you said to your servant David, my father.

Free Bible Version

Now, God of Israel, please keep the promise you made to our servant, my father David.

Geneva Bible 1599

And nowe, O God of Israel, I pray thee, let thy worde be verified, which thou spakest vnto thy seruant Dauid my father.

King James (Authorized) Version

And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.

Translation for Translators

So now, God of us Israeli people, cause what you promised to do for my father David, who served you well, to happen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now then, God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you have spoken to your servant David my father.

Noah Webster Bible

And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou didst speak to thy servant David my father.

World English Bible

“Now therefore, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father.

Young's Literal Translation

'And now, O God of Israel, let it be established, I pray Thee, Thy word which Thou hast spoken to Thy servant, David my father.

Context

Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication

²⁵Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’²⁶And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David.

Summary

In this verse, King Solomon prays to God during the dedication of the temple, acknowledging that God's promises to David have been fulfilled. Solomon recognizes that God is faithful and keeps His covenant of love with those who walk before Him with all their heart. This prayer reflects Solomon's humility and dependence on God's guidance and presence. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring God's promises and seeking His will in all aspects of life. Overall, 1 Kings 8:26 highlights the faithfulness of God and the significance of walking in obedience and devotion to Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified,.... Truly made good, and punctually performed: which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father; the same request in other words, repeated to show his ardent and vehement desire to have it fulfilled.