11 The word of the Lord came to Solomon:
11 And the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying,
11 Now the word of the Lord came to Solomon,
11 The word of God came to Solomon saying,
11 Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying:
11 Then the Lord gave this message to Solomon:
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:11
Commentary on 1 Kings 6:11-14
(Read 1 Kings 6:11-14)
None employ themselves for God, without having his eye upon them. But God plainly let Solomon know that all the charge for building this temple, would neither excuse from obedience to the law of God, nor shelter from his judgments, in case of disobedience.