1 Kings 8:41

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1 Kings 8:41 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:41

Moreover, concerning a stranger that is not of thy people
Israel
One of another country, not belonging to any of the tribes of Israel, yet having some knowledge of, and disposition to, the true worship of God:

but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;
as the Ethiopian eunuch did, to pray to him, worship him, and offer such sacrifices as were allowed a Gentile to do, ( Leviticus 22:18 ) led thereunto by the fame of him, as follows.

1 Kings 8:41 In-Context

39 then hear their prayers from your home in heaven. Forgive and treat each person as he should be treated because you know what is in a person's heart. Only you know what is in everyone's heart.

40 Then your people will respect you as long as they live in this land you gave to our ancestors.

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42 "People who are not Israelites, foreigners from other lands, will hear about your greatness and power. They will come from far away to pray at this Temple.

43 Then hear from your home in heaven, and do whatever they ask you. Then people everywhere will know you and respect you, just as your people in Israel do. Then everyone will know I built this Temple as a place to worship you.