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The Standard: 'As At This Day'
Commentators explain that Solomon's phrase 'as at this day' refers to the people's current state of devotion during the temple dedication. He was urging them to maintain the zeal and sincerity they were showing at that very moment, a time before the nation had fallen into idolatry.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:61
18th Century
Theologian
As at this day - that is, “as you are now doing, in coming with pious intentions to this festival.”
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:61
17th Century
Pastor
Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord your God ,
&c.] Sincere in their love to him, united in their wors…
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…