1 Kings 8:56 · KJV
"Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant."
King James Version
What does 1 Kings 8:56 mean? →Passage Context
54And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.
55And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
56Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
57The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:
58That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you experience God's rest in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to trust in God's promises?
3
When have you felt God's faithfulness in your own life?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on God's promises and how they manifest in your life.
grief
Find comfort in God's faithfulness during difficult times.
Places in This Verse
Israel(Israel today)
The ancient land of the Israelites, central to biblical history and God's covenant with His people.
Connection to Jesus
gospel theme
This verse reflects God's faithfulness to His promises, which is a central theme in the gospel as Jesus fulfills God's promises of rest and salvation.
See also: Matthew 11:28
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