Bible Strands
1 Kings 8:57
May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He never leave us or forsake us.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Solomon addresses the gathered Israelite congregation at the conclusion of his temple dedication prayer, framing the covenant relationship between God and His people.
The words — The petition centers on יְהִי (ye.Hi), literally "may he be," and עִמָּ֔/נוּ ('i.Ma./nu), literally "with us," forming a direct request for God's continued presence.
The thread — This covenantal promise recurs in Joshua 1:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, and Deuteronomy 31:8, where God's pledge to never abandon His people is repeatedly affirmed.
Why it lands — The text records a communal plea for divine presence and faithfulness without adding interpretive commentary. It requires the reader to acknowledge the verse as a recorded petition for continuity of God's covenant care.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:
Cross-references
- Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
- Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
- Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
- Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
- 1 Samuel 12:22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
- Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?