Here, I. The temple is called the house of the Lord (1 Kgs. 6:1), because it was, 1. Directed and modelled by him. Infinite Wisdom was the architect, and gave David the plan or pattern by the Spirit, not by word of mouth only, but, for the greater certainty and exactness, in writing ( 1 Chron. 28:11 , 12 ), as he had given to Moses in the mouth a draught of the tabernacle. 2. Dedicated and devoted...