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Solomon said to God, You have showed great lovingkindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.

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Prayer Starts with Gratitude

Solomon begins his prayer not with a request, but by acknowledging God's past faithfulness. He praises God for the "great lovingkindness" shown to his father, David. Commentators note this sets a powerful example for believers: approaching God with a heart of gratitude for His past actions before presenting our own needs.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 1:7–12

18th Century

Theologian

The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one in 1 Kings 3:5–14 are quite significant. They indicate a general …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 1:8

19th Century

Bishop

You have shown great mercy to David. —Literally, You, you have done great kindness with David. (The regular phrase; compa…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 1:8

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 1:1–17

17th Century

Minister

Solomon began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar.

Those who pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappoint…