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1 Kings 8:22

Solomon
Prayer

20 Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

21 And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.”

Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,

23 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.

24 You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day.

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BSB
Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,
KJV
And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:
WEB
Solomon stood before the LORD’s altar in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven;
ASV
And Solomon stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;
DARBY
And Solomon stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of the whole congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward the heavens.
BLB
And Solomon stood before the face of the altar of YHWH in front of all the assembly of Israel, and he spread out his hands toward the heavens.
ÅB
Så trådte Salomo fram foran Herrens alter midt for hele Israels menighet og bredte ut sine hender mot himmelen
OTB
Da sto Salomo foran Herrens alter i nærvær av hele Israels forsamling, og løftet sine hender mot himmelen.
B1930
Så trådte Salomo frem foran Herrens alter midt for hele Israels menighet og bredte ut sine hender mot himmelen

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Ezra 9:5

    At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God,

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  • 1 Kings 8:54

    Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.

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  • Exodus 9:33

    Then Moses departed from Pharaoh, went out of the city, and spread out his hands to the LORD. The thunder and hail ceased, and the rain no longer poured down on the land.

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  • Isaiah 1:15

    When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

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  • Exodus 9:29

    Moses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s.

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  • 1 Timothy 2:8

    Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

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  • Job 11:13

    As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,

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  • Psalms 63:4

    So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.

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