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Fear as Reverent Awe
Commentators explain that the 'fear' Solomon prays for is not terror, but a reverential awe born from gratitude. This deep respect is the proper response to experiencing God's goodness, mercy, and especially His forgiveness of sin. As one scholar notes, this aligns with Psalm 130:4, which states that God's forgiveness leads to Him being feared.
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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 8:40
17th Century
Pastor
That they may fear thee
For his goodness sake in hearing their prayer, removing their affliction, and bestowing his …
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…