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Praying God's Promises
Scholars highlight that a key feature of Solomon's prayer in Chronicles is his direct appeal to God's promise to his father, David. He asks God to 'establish' or fulfill His covenant word. This serves as a model for believers: grounding our prayers in the specific promises found in Scripture is a powerful and faith-filled way to approach God.
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2 Chronicles
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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
On 2 Chronicles 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
Now, O Lord God, let your promise to David my father be established. — A reminiscence of 1 Chronicles 17:23.<…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)
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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…