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Closer view Solomon praying earnestly with uplifted palms, standing at this point.
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1 Kings 8:25-26

Keep the promise to David

The Ark and the Temple Dedication · 1 Kings 8

Story guide: Solomon stands with uplifted palms as he asks God to confirm the promise of an enduring throne for David's line; his expression is not described in the passage.

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25And now, Yahweh, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father what you spoke to him, saying, ‘A man shall not be cut off from before me for you, one sitting on the throne of Israel, if only your sons keep their way, by walking before me as you have walked before me.’

26And now, God of Israel, please let your word that you spoke to your servant David my father be confirmed.

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