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1 Kings 8:16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Kings 8:16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 ‘Since the day that I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any of the tribes of Israel in which to build a house, that my name might be there, nor did I choose anyone to be a ruler over my people Israel. But I have chosen Jerusalem in order that my name may be there,[a] and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.’(A)
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- 8.16 Cn Compare Q ms and 2 Chr 6.5–6: MT lacks nor did . . . be there
Psalm 132:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Psalm 132:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 The Lord swore to David a sure oath
from which he will not turn back:
“One of the sons of your body
I will set on your throne.(A)
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