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1 Kings 8:58

1 Kings 8:58
That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the Lord,.... At this time:

be nigh unto the Lord our God day and night; be continually remembered and regarded by him, that so…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Incline our hearts - This is a doctrine which first appears in Scripture in the Davidical Psalms (see the margin reference and Psa 141:4). Solomon in this prayer seems to be thoroughly penetrated with…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 8:54-61

Solomon, after his sermon in Ecclesiastes, gives us the conclusion of the whole matter; so he does here, after this long prayer; it is called his blessing the people, Kg1 8:55. He pronounced it…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

thathe may incline our hearts unto him Which will not happen if He leave or forsake His people.