1 Kings 8:54

Solomon's Benediction

54 1When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD, 2he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven.

1 Kings 8:54 In-Context

52 that Your eyes may be open to the supplication of Your servant and to the supplication of Your people Israel, to listen to them whenever they call to You.
53 "For You have separated them from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Moses Your servant, when You brought our fathers forth from Egypt, O Lord GOD."
54 When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD , he arose from before the altar of the LORD , from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven.
55 And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:
56 "Blessed be the LORD , who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised; not one word has failed of all His good promise, which He promised through Moses His servant.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 7:1
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 6:13

Footnotes 1

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