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and he said, Yahweh, the God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven, or on earth; who keep covenant and lovingkindness with your servants, who walk before you with all their heart;
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God's Unmatched Faithfulness
Solomon begins his prayer by declaring God's absolute uniqueness. Commentators note this isn't just about power, but about character. God is unparalleled because He faithfully keeps His 'covenanted mercy'—His lovingkindness is directly tied to the promises He has made to His people. This establishes the foundation for all of Solomon's requests.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare with the parallel accounts in the books of Kings.
19th Century
Anglican
In the heaven nor in the earth. —Abridged from in the heaven above, and upon the earth beneath…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
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The order of Solomon's prayer is to be observed. First and chiefly, he prays for repentance and forgiveness, which is the chief blessing and the on…
