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If your people go out to battle against their enemy, by whatever way you shall send them, and they pray to Yahweh toward the city which you have chosen, and toward the house which I have built for your name;
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God-Ordained Battles
Solomon's prayer for victory is not a blank check for any war. Commentator John Gill highlights that the request applies specifically to battles where God has 'sent them.' This implies that seeking God's help in conflict should be preceded by seeking His will and commission, ensuring the cause is just and divinely sanctioned.
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1 Kings
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19th Century
Anglican
If thy people go out. — The prayer here returns once more to invoke God’s aid against earthly enemies. I…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If your people go out to battle against their enemy In a foreign country, threatening to invade them, or having tres…
Presbyterian
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…
