1 Kings 8:59

59 May the Lord our God remember this prayer day and night and do what is right for his servant and his people Israel day by day.

1 Kings 8:59 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:59

And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication
before the Lord
At this time:

be nigh unto the Lord our God day and night;
be continually remembered and regarded by him, that so gracious answers might always be returned to those who supplicated in this place:

that he maintain the cause of his servant;
of himself and his successors in the throne, that they may continue to possess it in peace, to the glory of God, and the good of the people:

and the cause of his people Israel at all times:
that their rights and privileges might be continued, and they supported in them; and both his cause and theirs be regarded:

as the matter shall require;
as they should stand in need of assistance, direction, and protection.

1 Kings 8:59 In-Context

57 May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors. May he never leave us,
58 and may he turn us to himself so we will follow him. Let us obey all the laws and commands he gave our ancestors.
59 May the Lord our God remember this prayer day and night and do what is right for his servant and his people Israel day by day.
60 Then all the people of the world will know the Lord is the only true God.
61 You must fully obey the Lord our God and follow all his laws and commands. Continue to obey in the future as you do now."
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