KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May the LORD our God be with us, just as he was with our ancestors. Let him never leave us or abandon us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praying that God will stay close to his people just like he did with previous generations, and never abandon them.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is asking God to continue the faithful relationship he had with Israel's ancestors like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David. The temple represented God's dwelling place among his people, so Solomon is praying for God's ongoing presence and protection.
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