1 Kings, 8
22. Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord, in the sight of the assembly of Israel, and he extended his hands toward heaven.
22. Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord, in the sight of the assembly of Israel, and he extended his hands toward heaven.
Chapter 8 of 1 Kings describes the dedication of the temple of Solomon in Jerusalem, which was built to house the ark of the covenant and to serve as the place of worship of the people of Israel. During the ceremony of dedication, King Solomon offers a prayer to God and asks him to bless the temple and the people of Israel. The following Bible verses are related to the topics addressed in 1 Kings 8:
Deuteronomy 12:5: "But seek the place for the Lord your God to choose from all your tribes to put your name there for your dwelling; and you will turn there." This verse highlights the importance of having a central place of worship, such as Solomon's temple in Jerusalem.
Psalm 132:13-14: "For the Lord has chosen Zion; he desired it for his dwelling. This is my rest forever; here I will dwell, for I wished it." This psalm is a reference to God's choice to dwell in the temple of Jerusalem and demonstrates the importance of the temple as God's place of dwelling on earth.
Isaiah 56:7: I will take them to my holy mount, and I will rejoice in my house of prayer; their burnt offering and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called prayer house for all peoples. " This verse highlights the idea that the temple of Jerusalem should be a place of prayer and worship for all nations.
Matthew 21:13: "And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the House of Prayer; but you have converted to thieves." Jesus quotes this verse by expelling the temple's money changers and salespeople in Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of keeping the temple as a place of worship and prayer.
John 2:19-21: "Jesus answered, and said unto them, Detrine this temple, and in three days I will lift him. The Jews said, in forty-six years, this temple was built, and thou shalt get him up in three Days? But he spoke of the temple of his body. " This verse is a reference to the body of Jesus as the new temple, emphasizing the importance of faith in Christ as the way to salvation.
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