KJV ORIGINAL
Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then listen from heaven to their prayers and their requests, and uphold their cause.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is asking God to hear His people's prayers from heaven and fight for them when they need help.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is praying for various situations when God's people might need divine help, including times of war or conflict. He's asking God to respond from His dwelling place in heaven when people pray toward the temple.
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