1 Kings 8:20

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“So the Lord has kept his promises. I am the king now in place of my father David. I rule the people of Israel as the Lord promised. And I have built the Temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.

Cross References

Philippians 1:6

I am sure that the good work God began in you will continue until he completes it on the day when Jesus Christ comes again.

Romans 4:21

Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what he promised.

Micah 7:20

God, please be true to Jacob. Be kind and loyal to Abraham, as you promised our ancestors long ago.

Ezekiel 37:14

I will put my Spirit in you, and you will come to life again. Then I will lead you back to your own land. Then you will know that I am the Lord. You will know that I said this and that I made it happen.’” This is what the Lord said.

Ezekiel 12:25

That’s because I am the Lord, and if I say something will happen, it will happen! I will not wait any longer. Those troubles are coming soon—in your own lifetime. Hear me, you people who always refuse to obey! When I say something, I make it happen.” This is what the Lord GOD said.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end. This will establish him as the king sitting on David’s throne and ruling his kingdom. He will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever. The strong love that the Lord All-Powerful has for his people will make this happen!

Nehemiah 9:8

You saw he was true and loyal to you, and you made an agreement with him. You promised to give him the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Jebusites, and Girgashites. But you promised to give that land to Abraham’s descendants. And you kept your promise because you are good.

1 Kings 8:15

He prayed this long prayer to the Lord: “The Lord, the God of Israel, is great. He has done what he promised my father David. He told my father,

Acts 7:47

But Solomon was the one who built the Temple.

2 Samuel 7:12

“‘When your life is finished, you will die and be buried with your ancestors. But then I will make one of your own children become the king.

Joshua 21:45

The Lord kept every promise that he made to the Israelites. There were no promises that he failed to keep. Every promise came true.

1 Kings 1:48

and said, ‘Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He has put one of my own sons on my throne, and he has let me live to see it.’”

Psalm 138:2

I bow down toward your holy Temple, and I praise your name for your love and loyalty. You are famous, and doing what you promised will make you even more famous!