I Kings · Chapter 8 King James Version

I Kings 8:52

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The Scripture

(52) That thine eyes may be open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee.
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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