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The book of 2 Chronicles continues the narrative of 1 Chronicles with the reign of Solomon, the most glorious period in the whole history of Israel, and focuses especially on the construction and dedication of the temple as the place where God was to be worshipped in the way he had appointed. Following the division of the kingdom, the Chronicler concentrates almost exclusively on the history of...

The postures he adopted tell us about his attitude as he drew near to God: ‘Then Solomon stood … and spread out his hands.’ Standing with his hands lifted to heaven emphasized the solemnity of the occasion. Solomon was approaching the mighty and exalted God. If it is appropriate to rise as a mark of respect to an older person, it is surely right to demonstrate respect for God. As Solomon was about to open his lips in prayer, he ‘knelt down
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