1Ki 8:52 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 8:52-53: 8:52-53 Solomon concluded his prayer of dedication with a general petition for God to be accessible to all of Israel and respond to their requests. Returning to the theme of the Exodus (8:16 ), Solomon reminded God that he had selected Israel as his special possession (Exod 19:5 ; Deut 7:6 ; 14:1-2 ; 26:18 ; Ps 135:4 ; cp. Titus 2:11-14 ; 1 Pet 2:9-10 ).

a8:52-53►

b8:16►

cExod 19:5►

dDeut 7:6►

e14:1-2►

f26:18►

gPs 135:4►

hTitus 2:11-14►

i1 Pet 2:9-10►

‏ 1 Kings 8:52

Summary for 1Kgs 8:52-53: 8:52-53 ^a Solomon concluded his prayer of dedication with a general petition for God to be accessible to all of Israel and respond to their requests. Returning to the theme of the Exodus (8:16 ^b), Solomon reminded God that he had selected Israel as his special possession (Exod 19:5 ^c; Deut 7:6 ^d; 14:1-2 ^e; 26:18 ^f; Ps 135:4 ^g; cp. Titus 2:11-14 ^h; 1 Pet 2:9-10 ⁱ).