1 Kings 8:56 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 4:9-10
This passage discusses the rest that remains for God's people, linking to the promise of rest.
2 Peter 3:9
Peter emphasizes God's faithfulness to His promises, similar to the assurance given here.
Joshua 21:45
This verse affirms that not one of God's promises failed, echoing the theme of faithfulness.
Source: 1 Kings 8:56