Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me.
Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep the promise you made to my father David when you said, 'You will always have descendants to rule as king over Israel, as long as your children are careful to follow my ways and obey my laws, just as you have done.'
Solomon is asking God to fulfill His promise that David's family line will always rule Israel, provided they remain faithful and obedient to God's ways.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Solomon's prayer during the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem. God had made a covenant with David promising that his dynasty would endure forever, but with the condition that his descendants remain faithful to God's law. Solomon is invoking this divine promise as he establishes the temple as the center of Israel's worship.
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