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knelt with hands outstretched toward heaven. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And so it was, when Solomon had finished praying all this prayer and supplication to the LORD, that he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and plea to the LORD, he stood up from the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it came about that when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to Yahweh, he arose from before the altar of Yahweh, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven. <a href="/amp/1_kings/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Solomon finished offering this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the LORD’S altar, where he had knelt down with his hands stretched toward heaven. <a href="/csb/1_kings/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Solomon finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up from kneeling before the altar of the LORD, with his hands spread out toward heaven, <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Solomon finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up from kneeling before the altar of the LORD, with his hands spread out toward heaven, <a href="/asv/1_kings/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it was so, that, when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto Jehovah, he arose from before the altar of Jehovah, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth toward heaven. <a href="/cev/1_kings/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Solomon finished his prayer at the altar, he was kneeling with his arms lifted toward heaven. He stood up, <a href="/erv/1_kings/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth toward heaven. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Solomon finished praying this prayer for mercy to the LORD, he stood in front of the LORD's altar, where he had been kneeling with his hands stretched out toward heaven. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> After Solomon had finished praying to the LORD, he stood up in front of the altar, where he had been kneeling with uplifted hands. <a href="/isv/1_kings/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Solomon had completed saying this entire prayer to the LORD, he got up from kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven in the presence of the LORD's altar, <a href="/msb/1_kings/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. <a href="/net/1_kings/8.htm">NET Bible</a> When Solomon finished presenting all these prayers and requests to the LORD, he got up from before the altar of the LORD where he had kneeled and spread out his hands toward the sky. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and petition to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth toward heaven. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees, with his hands spread up to heaven. <a href="/web/1_kings/8.htm">World English Bible</a> It was so, that when Solomon had finished praying all this prayer and supplication to Yahweh, he arose from before Yahweh’s altar, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread out toward heaven. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, at Solomon’s finishing to pray to YHWH all this prayer and supplication, he has risen from before the altar of YHWH, from bending on his knees and [having] his hands spread out to the heavens, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, at Solomon's finishing to pray unto Jehovah all this prayer and supplication, he hath risen from before the altar of Jehovah, from bending on his knees, and his hands spread out to the heavens, <a href="/slt/1_kings/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be as Solomon finished praying to Jehovah all this supplication and prayer, he rose from the face of the altar of Jehovah, from bending upon his knees and his hands spread forth to the heavens.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication to the Lord, that he rose from before the altar of the Lord: for he had fixed both knees on the ground, and had spread his hands towards heaven. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it happened that, when Solomon had completed praying this entire prayer and supplication to the Lord, he rose up from the sight of the altar of the Lord. For he had fixed both knees upon the ground, and he had extended his hands toward heaven. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/8.htm">New American Bible</a> After Solomon finished offering this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he rose from before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling, hands outstretched toward heaven. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when Solomon finished offering all this prayer and this plea to the LORD, he arose from facing the altar of the LORD, where he had knelt with hands outstretched toward heaven;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD God, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling with his hands spread up to heaven. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when Solomon had finished praying all his prayer and this request before LORD JEHOVAH God, he arose from before the altar of LORD JEHOVAH, for he had been kneeling on his knees, and his hands were spread out toward Heaven.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth toward heaven. <a href="/sep/1_kings/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass when Solomon had finished praying to the Lord all this prayer and supplication, that he rose up from before the altar of the Lord, after having knelt upon his knees, and his hands were spread out towards heaven. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/8-54.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3428" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Solomon's Benediction</a> 54<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Now when</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kə·ḵal·lō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">had finished</a> <a href="/hebrew/6419.htm" title="6419: lə·hiṯ·pal·lêl (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To intervene, interpose. A primitive root; to judge; by extension, to intercede, pray.">praying</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">entire</a> <a href="/hebrew/8605.htm" title="8605: hat·tə·p̄il·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Prayer. From palal; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn.">prayer</a> <a href="/hebrew/8467.htm" title="8467: wə·hat·tə·ḥin·nāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Favor, supplication for favor. From chanan; graciousness; causatively, entreaty.">and petition</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">he got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mil·lip̄·nê (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3766.htm" title="3766: mik·kə·rō·a‘ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate.">where he had been kneeling</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1290.htm" title="1290: bir·kāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- The knee. From barak; a knee."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: wə·ḵap·pāw (Conj-w:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">with his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: pə·ru·śō·wṯ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fp) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">spread out</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·mā·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">toward heaven.</a> 55And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12-13</a> Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. / Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">2 Chronicles 7:1-3</a> When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a> Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Ezra 9:5</a> At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God, <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a> O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. <a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2</a> I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. <a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12-13</a> Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Matthew 6:5-6</a> And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41</a> And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a> Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. <a href="/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36</a> When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. <a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a> It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.when Solomon<a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Luke 11:1</a> And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.<a href="/luke/22-45.htm">Luke 22:45</a> And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,kneeling<a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13</a> For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven,<a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a> O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.<a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41,45</a> And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, … with his hands<a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22</a> And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:<a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12</a> And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-31.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-5.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Finishing</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-51.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-38.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">Kneeling</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">Knelt</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-42.htm">Outstretched</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-35.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/1_john/5-15.htm">Requests</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-38.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-42.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">Supplication</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-64.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-3.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">Finishing</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">Kneeling</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Knelt</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">Making</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Outstretched</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-19.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">Requests</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-59.htm">Supplication</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 8</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">The feast of the temple</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Solomon's blessing</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Solomon's prayer</a> 54. <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Solomon's blessing</a> 62. <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">His sacrifice of peace offerings</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The prayer, found earlier in <a href="/1_kings/8.htm">1 Kings 8</a>, is a comprehensive petition for God's presence, forgiveness, and blessing upon Israel. It highlights Solomon's understanding of God's covenant with David and the importance of the Temple as a place of divine-human interaction. This moment marks the culmination of Solomon's dedication ceremony, emphasizing the importance of prayer in seeking God's favor and guidance.he got up before the altar of the LORD The altar of the LORD is central to Israelite worship, symbolizing God's presence and the place where sacrifices are offered. Solomon's position before the altar underscores his role as an intercessor for the people, bridging the gap between God and Israel. The altar's location in the Temple signifies the heart of Israel's religious life, where atonement and worship occur. This act of rising from prayer indicates a transition from supplication to action, as Solomon prepares to bless the assembly.where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven Kneeling with hands spread out is a posture of humility and supplication, reflecting a deep reverence for God. This physical expression of prayer is consistent with other biblical examples, such as Daniel (<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>) and Ezra (<a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Ezra 9:5</a>), who also prayed with uplifted hands. It symbolizes openness to receive God's blessings and an acknowledgment of His sovereignty. The gesture of spreading hands toward heaven signifies a direct appeal to God, recognizing His authority and the need for divine intervention. Solomon's posture is a model of earnest prayer, demonstrating the proper attitude of worship and dependence on God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel, son of David, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar_of_the_lord.htm">The Altar of the LORD</a> A sacred place in the temple where sacrifices and prayers were offered to God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The holy place constructed by Solomon as a dwelling place for the presence of God among His people. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_petition.htm">Prayer and Petition</a> Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple, seeking God's presence and blessing upon Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/k/kneeling_with_hands_spread_toward_heaven.htm">Kneeling with Hands Spread Toward Heaven</a> A posture of humility and supplication, indicating reverence and earnestness in prayer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverent_prayer.htm">The Importance of Reverent Prayer</a> Solomon's posture of kneeling with hands spread toward heaven demonstrates a deep reverence for God. In our own prayer lives, we should approach God with humility and respect, acknowledging His holiness and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_temple.htm">The Role of the Temple</a> The temple was a physical representation of God's presence among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors God's presence within us. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercessory_prayer.htm">The Power of Intercessory Prayer</a> Solomon's prayer was not just for himself but for the entire nation of Israel. We are called to intercede for others, lifting up their needs and concerns to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> Solomon's prayer reflects confidence in God's promises to David and Israel. We can trust that God is faithful to His Word and will fulfill His promises in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_dedication.htm">The Significance of Dedication</a> Just as Solomon dedicated the temple to God, we should dedicate our lives, our work, and our resources to His service, seeking His guidance and blessing in all we do.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_solomon's_pagan_altars.htm">1 Kings 11:7 - Is there any archaeological evidence of the pagan altars and high places that Solomon supposedly built?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(54) And it was so.--At this point occurs in <a href="/context/2_chronicles/7-1.htm" title="Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.">2Chronicles 7:1-3</a> a striking passage, describing the kindling of the sacrifice by fire from heaven, and, apparently, a second manifestation of the cloud of glory. (See Note on the passage.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 54. - And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before [see note on ver. 22] the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees [the first mention of this posture in the sacred history (Stanley). The Jews usually stood in prayer (<a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Luke 18:11, 13</a>) ] with [Heb. and] his hands spread up to heaven. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/8-54.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now when וַיְהִ֣י ׀ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne finished כְּכַלּ֣וֹת (kə·ḵal·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent praying לְהִתְפַּלֵּל֙ (lə·hiṯ·pal·lêl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6419.htm">Strong's 6419: </a> To judge, to intercede, pray this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every prayer הַתְּפִלָּ֥ה (hat·tə·p̄il·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8605.htm">Strong's 8605: </a> Intercession, supplication, a hymn and petition וְהַתְּחִנָּ֖ה (wə·hat·tə·ḥin·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8467.htm">Strong's 8467: </a> Favor, supplication for favor to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel he got up קָ֞ם (qām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand before מִלִּפְנֵ֨י (mil·lip̄·nê) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the altar מִזְבַּ֤ח (miz·baḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar of the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel where he had been kneeling מִכְּרֹ֣עַ (mik·kə·rō·a‘) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3766.htm">Strong's 3766: </a> To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate with his hands וְכַפָּ֖יו (wə·ḵap·pāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan spread out פְּרֻשׂ֥וֹת (pə·ru·śō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> To break apart, disperse toward heaven. הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (haš·šā·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 8:54 It was so that when Solomon had (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 8:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/8-55.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 8:55"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:55" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>