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2 Chronicles 6:13 · KJV

"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,"

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.
12And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:
13For 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,
14And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and shewest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:
15Thou which hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him; and spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does humility in prayer manifest in your life?

2

What does standing before God in worship mean for you?

3

When have you felt the need to kneel in prayer?

Life Application

worship

Consider incorporating physical expressions of humility, like kneeling, into your prayer life.

community

Encourage communal prayer in your church or group to foster unity and humility before God.

People in This Verse

King SolomonOT

The son of David, Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and is credited with many proverbs.

First appearance: 1 Kings 1:1

Places in This Verse

the court(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The court refers to the area surrounding Solomon's Temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among them.

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