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Let these my words, with which I have made supplication before Yahweh, be near to Yahweh our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel, as every day shall require;

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Prayer for Daily Needs

Solomon prays for God to maintain his cause and the cause of Israel 'as every day shall require.' Commentators explain this is a specific request for God's timely and sufficient help, direction, and protection for the unique needs that arise each day. It serves as a model for believers to pray for God's daily grace and provision in their own lives.

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1 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 8:59

19th Century

Bishop

And Solomon offered. —The idea that the king on this occasion, and on others, performed the priest’s ministerial office is manifes…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 8:59

17th Century

Pastor

And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication
before the Lord
At this ti…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 8:54–61

17th Century

Minister

Never was a congregation dismissed with what was more likely to affect them and to abide with them. What Solomon asks for in this prayer is still g…

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