1 Kings 9:3
And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. God appears to Solomon a second time, confirming the covenant: if Solomon walks in integrity as David did, his dynasty will be established; if he turns away or serves other gods, Israel will be cut off and the temple will …
Other Translations
And Jehovah said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
and Jehovah saith unto him, `I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication with which thou hast made supplication before Me; I have hallowed this house that thou hast built to put My name there--unto the age, and Mine eyes and My heart have been there all the days.
And the Lord said to him, Your prayers and your requests for grace have come to my ears: I have made holy this house which you have made, and I have put my name there for ever; my eyes and my heart will be there at all times.
Cross References
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Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with …
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.