I Kings 8:39
The Scripture
(39) Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 8 the king of Israel, Solomon, constructs a magnificent temple in Jerusalem and gathers the priests and Levites to consecrate it, creating a central place for worship. The chapter highlights the temple’s role as a focal point of devotion and the priesthood’s responsibility to uphold God’s covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Kings 8:32I Kings 8:36Psalms 18:20Psalms 18:21Psalms 18:22Psalms 18:23Psalms 18:24Psalms 18:25Psalms 18:26Psalms 28:4Jeremiah 17:10Jeremiah 32:19
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