1 Kings 8:30 · KJV

"And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁸Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:

²⁹That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.

³⁰And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.

³¹If any man trespass against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to cause him to swear, and the oath come before thine altar in this house:

³²Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.

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Reflection Questions

How do you approach God in prayer when you feel distant?

What does forgiveness mean to you in your relationship with God?

When have you experienced the power of prayer in your life?

Life Application

forgiveness

Reflect on areas in your life where you need to seek forgiveness from God or others.

prayer

Make a habit of praying for others, asking God to hear their needs.

Places in This Verse

this place(The Temple in Jerusalem today)

The Temple was considered the dwelling place of God on earth, where the people came to pray and seek forgiveness.

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