KJV ORIGINAL
That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Keep your eyes open on this temple day and night, watching over the place where you said you would put your name. Listen to the prayers that your servant prays toward this place.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Solomon is asking God to always watch over the temple and listen to the prayers offered there, since God promised to make it His special dwelling place.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem around 960 BC. Solomon is asking God to fulfill His promise to make the temple His special dwelling place on earth. The temple represented God's presence among His people and was the center of Israel's worship.
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