Setting The Scene
According to verse 22, where was Solomon standing when he prayed this prayer?
Before the altar of the Lord
1 Kings 8:22
According to verse 23, how does Solomon describe God at the start of his prayer?
There is no God like Him
To whom, in verse 24, were the promises Solomon mentions originally given?
David, Solomon’s father
According to verse 28, what does Solomon ask God to do when His people pray?
To hearken (to listen with the intent) unto the cry and to the prayer.
Hear their prayer
Who was Solomon?
King of Israel, son of David
1 Kings 1–2
According to verse 22, what posture did Solomon take during the prayer?
He stood and spread his hands toward heaven
According to Verse 23, what does Solomon say God keeps with His servants?
Covenant and mercy.
Solomon highlights that God’s mercy is actively shown to those who walk before Him with wholehearted obedience.
According to verse 25, what promise about David’s family does Solomon mention?
A descendant would sit on Israel’s throne
There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel. 1 Kings 8:25
According to verse 30, where does Solomon say God dwells?
In heaven
What major project had Solomon just completed?
He built the temple
According to verse 22, who was present when Solomon prayed?
All the congregation of Israel
In verse 23, with whom does God keep His covenant?
God's servants who walk before Him with all their hearts.
According to verse 25, what condition is attached to the promise?
That David’s sons walk faithfully before God.
According to verses 29-30, where were the people to turn when they prayed?
Toward the temple
Where does 1 Kings appear in the Bible, and how is it classified?
It is found in the Old Testament immediately between 2 Samuel and 2 Kings. It is an Historical Book.
According to verse 23, to whom was Solomon directing his prayer?
The Lord, the God of Israel
According to verse 24, what does Solomon say about God’s promises?
God fulfilled what He promised
Verse 26, what does Solomon ask God to do regarding these promises?
God's promise to King David was that a descendant of David would sit on the throne.
Solomon's prayer asks God to verify it and to fulfill the promise.
In verse 30, what does Solomon ask God to do after hearing the prayers?
He asks God to forgive
According to 1 Kings 8:30, what two things does Solomon ask God to do?
Hear and forgive
Why do you think Solomon prayed publicly instead of privately?
Public prayer united Israel. It brought the people together and showed leadership (Solomon's) dependence on God
Reflecting on verses 23-24, how does remembering God’s faithfulness strengthen our prayers today?
It builds trust and confidence in God’s promises
According to 1 Kings 8:25, what role does obedience play in receiving God’s promises?
This teaches us that God always keeps His promises, but He calls His people to live in obedience.
Why do you think forgiveness is important in Solomon’s prayer?
Forgiveness restores a relationship with God
What does Solomon’s prayer teach us about being a godly leader?
Godly leaders pray humbly, trust God