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:
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Verse 22 is found in chapter 8 of 1 Kings. Solomon prays before the altar and remembers the covenant with David. He asks God to hear prayers directed toward this place. The temple appears primarily as a point of orientation for prayer and forgiveness, not as a magical object. The prayer recognizes that God’s covenant faithfulness precedes and grounds human petition.
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Und Salomo trat vor den Altar des HERRN gegenüber der ganzen Gemeinde Israel und breitete seine Hände aus gen Himmel
Púsose luego Salomón delante del altar de Jehová, en presencia de toda la congregación de Israel, y extendiendo sus manos al cielo,
Salomón se puso delante del altar de Jehová, frente a toda la asamblea de Israel, y extendió las manos hacia el cielo.
Salomon se plaça devant l'autel de l'Eternel, en face de toute l'assemblée d'Israël. Il étendit ses mains vers le ciel,
Poi Salomone si presentò davanti all’Altare del Signore, in presenza di tutta la raunanza d’Israele, ed aperse le palme delle sue mani verso il cielo,
E pôs-se Salomão diante do altar do SENHOR, na presença de toda a congregação de Israel; e estendeu as suas mãos para os céus,
所羅門 當著 以色列 全會眾,站在耶和華的壇前,向天舉手,
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