The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Kings 8:54-66
The Feast Of Dedication v. 54. And it was so that, when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven. v. 55. And he stood, facing the people once more, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying, v. 56. Blessed be the Lord, that hath given rest unto His people Israel, all the uncertainty of the last centuries now being... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 8:54-61
54-61 Never was a congregation dismissed with what was more likely to affect them, and to abide with them. What Solomon asks for in this prayer, is still granted in the intercession of Christ, of which his supplication was a type. We shall receive grace sufficient, suitable, and seasonable, in every time of need. No human heart is of itself willing to obey the gospel call to repentance, faith, and newness of life, walking in all the commandments of the Lord, yet Solomon exhorts the people to be... read more