1 Kings 8:59
“And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times , as the matter shall require:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That all the people of the earth may know that the Lord is God,.... By chastising the people of Israel when they sinned;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And let these my words - This and the following verse is a sort of supplement to the prayer which ended Kg1 8:53; but…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:54-61
Solomon, after his sermon in Ecclesiastes, gives us the conclusion of the whole matter; so he does here, after this long…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
be nigh unto the Lord our God day and night That He may have them always in remembrance.
as the matter shall require The…
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