1 Kings 8:12-16
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12 Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
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13 I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
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14 And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
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15 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,
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16 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.