Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 8:30
1 Kings 8:30. When they shall pray toward this place None but the priests might enter that place, but when the people worshipped in the courts of the temple, it was to be with an eye toward it, not with a superstitious regard or veneration, as though it were holy in itself, or in any respect the ground of their confidence in their worship, which would have been idolatry; but, as an instituted medium of their worship, helping the weakness of their faith, and typifying the mediation of Jesus... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 8:28-29
1 Kings 8:28-29. Yet have thou respect, &c. Though thou art not comprehended within this place, yet show thyself to be graciously present here, by accepting and granting my present request here offered unto thee. That thine eyes may be open toward this house To behold it with favourable regards, and have a gracious respect unto all that come to present their petitions here. Thou hast said, My name shall be there My presence, glory, and grace. Hearken to the prayer which thy servant... read more