And may these words that I have prayed in the presence of the Lord be before him constantly, day and night, so that the Lord our God may give justice to me and to his people Israel, according to each day’s needs.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And Solomon offered. —The idea that the king on this occasion, and on others, performed the priest’s ministerial office is manifes…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication
before the Lord
At this ti…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Never was a congregation dismissed with what was more likely to affect them and to abide with them. What Solomon asks for in this prayer is still g…