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(Solomon had made a bronze platform and put it in the middle of the courtyard. It was eight feet square and five feet high. He mounted this platform, knelt down where everyone could see him, and raised his hands toward heaven.)
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I have placed in the Temple the Covenant Box, which contains the stone tablets of the covenant which the Lord made with the people of Israel."
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Then in the presence of the people Solomon went and stood in front of the altar and raised his arms in prayer
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(Solomon had made a bronze platform and put it in the middle of the courtyard. It was eight feet square and five feet high. He mounted this platform, knelt down where everyone could see him, and raised his hands toward heaven.)
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He prayed, "Lord God of Israel, in all heaven and earth there is no god like you. You keep your covenant with your people and show them your love when they live in wholehearted obedience to you.
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You have kept the promise you made to my father David; today every word has been fulfilled.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.