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God's Promise, Our Plea
Solomon concludes his prayer by reminding God of His own actions and promises. Commentators explain that he bases his plea not on Israel's worthiness, but on God's character—He chose Israel as His special inheritance and rescued them from Egypt. This teaches believers to ground their prayers in who God is and what He has promised in His Word.
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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 8:53
17th Century
Pastor
For you did separate them from among all people of the
earth to be your inheritance
B…
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…