KJV ORIGINAL
And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And now, O God of Israel, please let your promise come true—the promise you made to my father David, your servant.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Solomon is asking God to fulfill the promises He made to his father David.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the newly completed temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is referencing God's covenant promise to David that his son would build a house for God's name and that David's dynasty would be established forever. This moment represents the fulfillment of God's promise that David's son would build the temple.
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