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Affliction as a Wake-Up Call
Commentators unanimously agree that Solomon views natural disasters, like the drought mentioned here, not as random occurrences but as direct consequences of sin. This reflects the covenant curses described in Deuteronomy. The affliction is seen as a form of divine discipline intended to awaken the people to their spiritual state.
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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 8:35
17th Century
Pastor
When heaven is shut up
As it may be said to be when the air is quite serene, and not a cloud in it:
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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…