Quotes about God
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—
— 1 Kings 3:11
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
— 1 Kings 3:28
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
— 1 Kings 4:29
“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet.
— 1 Kings 5:3
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
— 1 Kings 5:4
So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’
— 1 Kings 5:5
I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”
— 1 Kings 8:13
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
— 1 Kings 8:17
Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
— 1 Kings 8:20
and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.
— 1 Kings 8:23
And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David.
— 1 Kings 8:26
But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.
— 1 Kings 8:27