I Kings 8:54
The Scripture
(54) And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.
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
Luke 11:1Luke 22:45II Chronicles 6:13Psalms 95:6Luke 22:41Acts 20:36Acts 21:5I Kings 8:22II Chronicles 6:12
Related verses (shared words)
Ephesians 6:18II Chronicles 7:1I Kings 8:38II Chronicles 6:13II Chronicles 6:29Ezra 9:5