Verse 22
22. Solomon stood The word stood does not here designate Solomon’s posture in prayer, for that was kneeling, (1 Kings 8:54; 2 Chronicles 6:13,) but rather the position he occupied relatively to the altar and the congregation. Before he kneeled down in prayer he stood in the presence of all the people, and in that posture addressed them and blessed them.
Before the altar of the Lord He was both before the altar and in presence of the congregation. “Solomon, in all his other glory, even on his ivory throne, looked not so great as he did now.” Henry. The altar here referred to was the great brazen altar of burnt offerings which stood in the court.
Spread forth his hands A usual custom in prayer. Compare Exodus 9:33; Ezra 9:5; Psalms 28:2; Isaiah 1:15.
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