The choice of Jerusalem as the place seems to have been made by special revelation to David. See Psalm 78:68, Psalms 132:13, and compare…

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…

That thine eyes may be open towards this house night and day ,
&c.] That is, to the people that pray in it, as they …

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…