KJV ORIGINAL
Then hear thou from the heavens, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest to them and to their fathers.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then listen from heaven, and forgive the sins of your people Israel, and bring them back to the land that you gave to them and their ancestors.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is Solomon asking God to hear his people's prayers, forgive their sins, and restore them to their promised land when they turn back to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Solomon's dedication prayer for the newly built temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is anticipating a time when Israel might be defeated and exiled because of their sins, but he's asking God to be merciful when they repent. This prayer proved prophetic, as Israel would later face exile to Babylon but would eventually return to their land.
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