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Now therefore, God of Israel, Please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father.

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Pray God's Promises Back to Him

Commentators explain that Solomon's prayer is a powerful model for believers. He specifically asks God to 'verify' or make good on the promises He had already spoken. This teaches that grounding our prayers in the specific, declared promises of God is a faith-filled way to approach Him, showing our confidence in His unchanging character and word.

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1 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

On 1 Kings 8:26

17th Century

Pastor

And now, O God of Israel, let your word, I pray you, be verified: Truly made good, and punctually performed.

Matthew Henry

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…