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A Plea for Divine Justice
When Solomon asks God to 'maintain their cause,' commentators like Charles Ellicott clarify this means more than just listening. It is a specific request for God to 'accomplish their right' and execute justice on behalf of His people. This frames prayer not just as a plea for help, but as an appeal to God's righteous character to act.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 6:1–39
18th Century
Theologian
Compare with the parallel accounts in the books of Kings.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 6:35
19th Century
Bishop
Maintain their cause. — Do (that is, accomplish) their right. Vulgate, avenge (them).
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 6:35
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 6:1–42
17th Century
Minister
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…