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that your eyes may be open to the supplication of your servant, and to the supplication of your people Israel, to listen to them whenever they cry to you.

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A Plea for God's Attention

Solomon's prayer concludes with a simple but profound request: that God's 'eyes may be open' to the prayers of His people. Commentators explain this as a plea for God's constant attentiveness. It reflects a deep desire for a relationship where God is always near and ready to listen whenever His people call on Him, a core hope for every believer.

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1 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

On 1 Kings 8:52

17th Century

Pastor

That your eyes may be open to the supplication of your
servant
That is, attentive to …

Matthew Henry

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…