11 I have put the ark there,
where the Lord’s covenant is
that he made with the Israelites.(A)

Solomon’s Prayer

12 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands. 13 For Solomon had made a bronze platform 7½ feet[a] long, 7½ feet wide, and 4½ feet[b] high and put it in the court. He stood on it,(B) knelt down in front of the entire congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 6:13 Lit five cubits
  2. 6:13 Lit three cubits

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