1 Kings 8:35 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou dost afflict them:

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Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The prayer of Solomon, uttered (see 1 Kings 8:54) on his knees with hands uplifted to heaven, long and detailed as it is, is yet extrem…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

When heaven is shut up
As it may be said to be when the air is quite serene, and not a cloud in it:

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Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

In this excellent prayer, Solomon does as we should do in every prayer; he gives glory to God. Fresh experiences of the truth of God's promises cal…

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