1 Kings 8:56

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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.

Original Language Analysis

בָּר֣וּךְ Blessed H1288
בָּר֣וּךְ Blessed
Strong's: H1288
Word #: 1 of 22
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
יְהוָ֗ה be the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֗ה be the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁ֨ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 3 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָתַ֤ן that hath given H5414
נָתַ֤ן that hath given
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 4 of 22
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
מְנוּחָה֙ rest H4496
מְנוּחָה֙ rest
Strong's: H4496
Word #: 5 of 22
repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
לְעַמּ֣וֹ unto his people H5971
לְעַמּ֣וֹ unto his people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 6 of 22
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 7 of 22
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כְּכֹ֖ל H3605
כְּכֹ֖ל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 8 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 9 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֔ר according to all that he promised H1696
דִּבֶּ֔ר according to all that he promised
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 10 of 22
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 11 of 22
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
נָפַ֞ל there hath not failed H5307
נָפַ֞ל there hath not failed
Strong's: H5307
Word #: 12 of 22
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
דְּבָר֣וֹ promise H1697
דְּבָר֣וֹ promise
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 13 of 22
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֶחָ֗ד one H259
אֶחָ֗ד one
Strong's: H259
Word #: 14 of 22
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
מִכֹּל֙ H3605
מִכֹּל֙
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 15 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
דְּבָר֣וֹ promise H1697
דְּבָר֣וֹ promise
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 16 of 22
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
הַטּ֔וֹב of all his good H2896
הַטּ֔וֹב of all his good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 17 of 22
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 18 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֔ר according to all that he promised H1696
דִּבֶּ֔ר according to all that he promised
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 19 of 22
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
בְּיַ֖ד by the hand H3027
בְּיַ֖ד by the hand
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 20 of 22
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
מֹשֶׁ֥ה of Moses H4872
מֹשֶׁ֥ה of Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 21 of 22
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
עַבְדּֽוֹ׃ his servant H5650
עַבְדּֽוֹ׃ his servant
Strong's: H5650
Word #: 22 of 22
a servant

Analysis & Commentary

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.

This verse contributes to the broader narrative of dedication of the temple, within the book's focus on Solomon's wisdom, temple building, and tragic apostasy.

The Hebrew text reveals nuances important for understanding this passage's contribution to 1 Kings' theological message about kingship, covenant, and faithfulness to Yahweh. This verse demonstrates the consequences when God's people—especially their leaders—either follow or forsake the covenant established at Sinai.

Historical Context

First Kings was written during or after the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE), reflecting on the monarchy period (10th-9th centuries BCE) to explain why the kingdoms fell. Solomon's reign (c. 970-930 BCE) represented Israel's golden age of peace and prosperity.

Ancient Near Eastern kingship ideology viewed kings as divine representatives responsible for maintaining cosmic order through right worship. Archaeological discoveries from sites like Megiddo, Hazor, and Samaria confirm the historical reliability of 1 Kings' descriptions of building projects and administrative structures.

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