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The Heart of Repentance
Commentators explain that the phrase "bethink themselves" means to "return to their heart." This signifies more than a passing thought; it's a deep, serious reflection on one's sins as the cause of their predicament. True repentance begins with this internal, honest self-assessment before God.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:47
18th Century
Theologian
Bethink themselves — This phrase literally means to reflect or consider seriously, as noted in the margin ().
Sinned, done perverse…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:44–50
19th Century
Bishop
If thy people go out. — The prayer here returns once more to invoke God’s aid against earthly enemies. I…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:47
17th Century
Pastor
Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land where they
were carried captives
Or,…
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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…