1 Kings 8:42 meaning and explanation
for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple,
1 Kings 8:42, Berean Standard Bible
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Solomon is praying at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem, and in this section he pleads on behalf of foreigners who are not part of Israel. He anticipates that people from distant lands will hear of the LORD's great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm, the same language used of the exodus, and will come to pray toward this house.
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