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then hear from heaven, your dwelling-place and forgive, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of the children of men;)
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Spiritual Things First
Matthew Henry observes the structure of Solomon's prayer, noting that he first asks for spiritual blessings like repentance and forgiveness before seeking temporal mercies. This serves as a model for believers, teaching us to prioritize our relationship with God and spiritual health above our material needs in prayer.
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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
Every man. — The man. Distributive use of the article.
Whose heart you know. — Because you kno…
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…
