KJV ORIGINAL
Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their cause, and forgive thy people which have sinned against thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is Solomon asking God to hear his people's prayers from heaven, defend them, and forgive their sins when they call out to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is asking God to hear prayers offered toward this temple and respond with mercy. The temple was meant to be a place where God's presence would dwell and where people could come to pray and seek forgiveness.
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