21 I have provided a place there for the ark,
where the Lord’s covenant is
that he made with our ancestors
when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.(A)

Solomon’s Prayer

22 Then Solomon stood(B) before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven.(C) 23 He said:

Lord God of Israel,
there is no God like you
in heaven above or on earth below,(D)
who keeps the gracious covenant
with your servants who walk before you
with all their heart.(E)

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21 I have provided a place there for the ark, in which is the covenant of the Lord that he made with our ancestors when he brought them out of Egypt.”

Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication(A)

22 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands(B) toward heaven 23 and said:

Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like(C) you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love(D) with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.

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