1 Kings 8:50

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

1 Kings 8:50 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:50

And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all
their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee
By returning them to their own land; by which it would appear that the Lord had forgiven their trespasses, as well as by what follows:

and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that
they may have compassion on them;
for it is in the power of God to work upon the affections of men, and dispose their minds to use his people well, and to pity them under their distresses, as the Chaldeans did the Jews in Babylon, ( Psalms 106:46 ) .

1 Kings 8:50 In-Context

48 They will truly turn back to you in the land of their enemies. They will pray to you, facing this land you gave their ancestors, this city you have chosen, and the Temple I have built for you.

49 Then hear their prayers from your home in heaven, and do what is right.

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.