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then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou teachest them the good way wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Teach them ... - Rather, "when you are teaching them (by your chastisement) the good way that they should walk in," that is, when you are st…

Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then hear you in heaven, and forgive the sin of your
servants, and of your people Israel

Matthew Henry

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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