1 Kings 8:45 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then listen from heaven to their prayers and their requests, and defend their cause.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to hear prayers from heaven and take up the cause of those who call on Him.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Solomon's prayer during the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is asking God to hear the prayers of His people when they pray toward the temple, especially when they are in trouble or facing enemies. The temple was meant to be the central place where God's presence would dwell among His people.

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Then listen from heaven, from your home above, to their prayers and requests. Stand up for them and defend their cause, and forgive your people who have sinned against you.

Ezra 8:23

So we fasted and earnestly asked our God for this: and he answered our prayers.

Psalms 38:15

For in you, O LORD, I place my hope: you will hear me, O Lord my God.

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