1 Kings 8:22
“And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:”
What does 1 Kings 8:22 mean?
1 Kings 8:22 (KJV) - "And Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem, which is one of the most…
Read full commentaryDevotionalA Gesture of Reverence: Solomon's Prayer of Dedication
In the grand narrative of the Scriptures, few moments are as pivotal as the dedication of the Temple by Solomon, King of Israel. The verse from 1 Kings 8:22, "And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Dedication and Reverence before the Almighty God
O Lord, Heavenly Father, Maker of heaven and earth, we gather before You today, reflecting on the momentous occasion when Solomon, Your servant, stood before the altar of the LORD, in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, spreading forth his hands towards heaven (1…
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