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Troubles Point to the Heart
Commentators explain that the list of disasters—famine, pestilence, siege—is not random. These calamities are linked to the curses for disobedience in Deuteronomy 28. Their ultimate purpose is to cause people to look inward and recognize what one scholar calls "the plague of his own heart," which is sin. External hardship is meant to lead to internal repentance.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:37
18th Century
Theologian
In the land of their cities - This literally means “in the land of their gates.” Hence, the marginal translation is “jurisdiction,” because …
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 8:37
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 37 If there be in the land famine
Through want of rain, or any other cause, as there had been a three years' fa…
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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…