1 Kings 9:1-9
9:2 a The Lord had previously appeared to Solomon when granting his desire for wisdom (3:3-15 b). The Chronicler provides additional details of God’s blessings or judgment, depending on the faithfulness of Solomon and Israel (2 Chr 7:11-22 c).Summary for 1Kgs 9:3-9: 9:3-9 d The Lord answered Solomon’s prayer by reviewing the conditions of the covenant. Obedience would bring prosperity and the Lord’s blessing; disobedience could mean utter disaster, including destruction of the city and Temple, and deportation of God’s people (see Deut 28:36-37 e, 63-68 f). Although God’s covenant was irrevocable, receiving its blessings depended upon faithfulness to its terms (Ps 89:24-37 g).
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