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1 Kings 8:33

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 8:33

Verse 33 of 66

Scripture focus

When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house:

1 Kings 8:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:33

Theological / Devotional

Israel be smitten. Before the nation of Israel was established, the Lord foretold exactly what the result of transgression would be. The people would be smitten before their enemies (Lev. 26:14, 17; Deut. 28:15, 25). The protecting grace of Heaven would be withdrawn, and their enemies would be permitted to lay them low.

Turn again. Chastisement often brings repentance, for it is when God’s “judgments are in the earth,” that “the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness” (Isa. 26:9). Solomon does not pray for the Lord’s forgiving mercies upon those who persist in rebellion and sin, but only upon those who recognize their transgressions and return to Him. To all such, forgiveness is sure (1 John 1:9).

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