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God's Word and Deed Align
Commentators emphasize that Solomon begins his prayer by celebrating God's faithfulness. He points to the newly built temple as tangible proof that what God promised with His 'mouth,' He has fulfilled with His 'hand.' This highlights a core biblical truth: God's spoken promises are perfectly matched by His powerful actions.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:23–53
19th Century
Bishop
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
On 1 Kings 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
Who has kept with your servant David my father that you promised him . &c.] Concerning a son, his successor, and the buil…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:22–53
17th Century
Minister
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…