1 Kings 8:45
1 Kings 8:45 Meaning and Explanation
“Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of His people at war and uphold their cause.
What Does 1 Kings 8:45 Mean?
Solomon asks God to hear the prayers and pleas of His people when they go to battle, and to uphold their cause. He commits the outcome of their struggles into God's hands.
To maintain their cause is to act on their behalf as their defender. God's people do not fight or labor alone; the Lord takes up their cause. This is the confidence of faith, that the One who hears from heaven also acts to vindicate and help those who trust in Him.
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What does 1 Kings 8:45 mean?
Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of His people at war and uphold their cause.