1 Kings 8:40

“That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.”

"That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers." - 1 Kings 8:40
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What does 1 Kings 8:40 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Kings 8:40 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, “That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.” This verse is part of King Solomon’s prayer of dedication for the newly built Temple in Jerusalem. In this…

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Living in the Fear of the Lord: A Legacy of Reverence

In the majestic words of Solomon during the dedication of the temple, 1 Kings 8:40 delivers a profound message: "That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers." This verse encapsulates a key aspect of the Israelite’s…

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A Prayer for Reverence and Gratitude

O Lord, Most High, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You today with a heart full of awe and reverence for all that You have done and continue to do in our lives. As we reflect on the profound words found in 1 Kings 8:40, "That they may fear thee all the…

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1 Chronicles 8:40 - "And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin."
1 Kings 18:40 - "And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there."
1 Kings 4:8 - "And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:"
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