Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.
Now, Lord God, please fulfill the promise you made to my father David, because you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.
Solomon is asking God to keep the promise He made to David, acknowledging that God has given him rule over countless people.
📚 Historical Context
This is Solomon's prayer at the beginning of his reign, referencing God's covenant with his father David that his dynasty would be established forever. Solomon had just become king over the united kingdom of Israel at its peak, when the nation was indeed very populous and powerful. He's speaking at Gibeon where he went to offer sacrifices and seek God's guidance for ruling such a vast kingdom.
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