And I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

and have tabernacled in the midst of the sons of Israel, and do not forsake My people Israel.'

And I will be ever among the children of Israel, and will not go away from my people.

The first promise to "dwell among" the Israelites had been made to Moses Exodus 25:8; Exodus 29:45, but had not been repeated to David. The next promise, "I will not forsake, etc.," if not absolutely new, seems to have been more positive and general than previous similar promises Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:8; Joshua 1:5. God will not at any time or under any circumstances wholly forsake Israel.

And I will (g) dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
(g) According as he promised to Moses, (Exodus 25:22).

And I will dwell among the children of Israel,.... In this house now building, and which was in the middle of the land, and where he would meet with them, and accept their sacrifices, not only of slain beasts, but of prayer and praise:
and will not forsake my people Israel; and leave them to the mercy of their enemies, and to be carried captive by them, but protect and defend them.