That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.
Keep your eyes watching over this temple day and night, this place where you said your name would live. Please listen to the prayers that I, your servant, will pray toward this place.
The writer is asking God to always watch over the temple and listen to prayers offered there, since it's the place God chose to dwell among his people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem by King Solomon, who built it as a permanent house for God's presence among the Israelites. In his prayer, Solomon is pleading for God to continually watch over the Temple and respond to prayers directed toward it, based on God's promise that His name would dwell there. This reflects the ancient Israelite understanding that the Temple served as the central location for worship and divine encounter.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.