1 Kings 8:12-14

International Standard Version

Solomon’s Speech of Dedication^(A)

¹² Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he lives shrouded in darkness. ¹³ Now I have been constructing a magnificent Temple dedicated to you that will serve as a place for you to inhabit forever.”

¹⁴ Then the king turned to face the entire congregation of Israel while the congregation of Israel remained standing.