The Prayer of Dedication

22 Then (A)Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and (B)spread out his hands toward heaven. 23 He said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, (C)there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, (D)keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart, 24 who have kept with Your servant, my father David, that which You have [a]promised him; indeed, You have spoken with Your mouth and have fulfilled it with Your hand as it is this day.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 8:24 Lit spoken to