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1 Kings 8:22

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:

1 Kings 8:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:22

Theological / Devotional

Solomon stood. The narrative in Chronicles is more complete. It is true that during his dedicatory address Solomon stood (2 Chron. 6:12), but now having completed that address, he “kneeled down upon his knees” (2 Chron. 6:13) for the dedicatory prayer.

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