1 Kings 6:11-14
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[11] The word of Yahweh came to Solomon, saying, [12] Concerning this house which you are building, if you will walk in my statutes, and execute my ordinances, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I establish my word with you, which I spoke to David your father. [13] I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel. [14] So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageEgypt represents Israel’s former bondage, recalled in God’s warning that the temple’s blessing depends on covenant obedience. The Holy Place and Most Holy Place were the temple’s inner sanctuaries in Jerusalem, being prepared as the dwelling place of God’s name among Israel.
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1 Kings 6:11-14 mentions Egypt, Holy Place and Most Holy Place.
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