1 Kings 8:40
“That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That they may fear thee,.... For his goodness sake in hearing their prayer, removing their affliction, and bestowing his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:22-53
Solomon having made a general surrender of this house to God, which God had signified his acceptance of by taking…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that they may fear thee i.e. Being instructed and warned by God's judgements may cease to offend and in consequence need…
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