1 Kings 8:52

52 "Give your attention to my prayers and the prayers of your people Israel. Listen to them anytime they ask you for help.

1 Kings 8:52 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:52

That thine eyes may be open to the supplication of thy
servant
That is, attentive to it, meaning himself and his present supplication; or any other he should hereafter put up in this place:

and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in
all that they call unto thee:
at any time, and upon any account; so far as may be agreeable to his will, make for his glory, and their good; see ( Deuteronomy 4:7 ) .

1 Kings 8:52 In-Context

50 Forgive your people of all their sins and for turning against you. Make those who have captured them show them mercy.

51 Remember, they are your special people. You brought them out of Egypt, as if you were pulling them out of a blazing furnace.

52 "Give your attention to my prayers and the prayers of your people Israel. Listen to them anytime they ask you for help.

53 You chose them from all the nations on earth to be your very own people. This is what you promised through Moses your servant when you brought our ancestors out of Egypt, Lord God."

54 Solomon prayed this prayer to the Lord, kneeling in front of the altar with his arms raised toward heaven. When he finished praying, he got up.