Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine eyes be open, and let thine ears be attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.
Now, my God, I beg you, please keep your eyes open and listen carefully to the prayers that are offered in this place.
Solomon is asking God to always be watching and listening when people pray at the temple he just built.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Solomon's prayer during the dedication of the First Temple in Jerusalem, which he built as a permanent dwelling place for God among His people. Solomon was pleading for God to remain attentive to the prayers offered there, emphasizing the Temple's role as the central site for Israel's worship and national appeals to God. This event took place around 950 BC, shortly after Solomon's ascension to the throne following his father David.
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