But it was Solomon who built the house for Him.
47. Solomon built. Stephen seemeth to gird Solomon glancingly “Videtur hic oblique Stephanus Solomonem perstringere,” Stephen here seemeth indirectly to rebuke Solomon. in this place, as if he did not regard the nature of God in building the temple; yet did he attempt that work not without the commandment of God. There was also a promise added, wherein God did testify that he would be present with his people there.
When Israel joined itself to idols, God said, Let them alone. He withdrew His restraining grace, and they became so scandalously mad upon their idols as no people ever were. This is the saddest punishment of all, when God gives men up to their own hearts' lust.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 7:42-50
But Solomon built him an house. Though David was so set upon it, and made such large provisions for it, he was not to be the man that should build it, he having been greatly concerned in wars, and in the effusion of blood; but Solomon his son, who enjoyed much peace, was the person designed for this work, and who did accomplish it; of...