1 Kings 8:59

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

ولْتَكُنْ أَقْوالي هٰذهِ الَّتي تَضَرَّعتُ بِها إِلى الرَّبِّ قَريبةً مِنَ الرَّبِّ إِلٰهِنا نَهارًا ولَيلًا، لِيُنصِفَ عَبدَه وشَعبَه إسْرائيل، أَمرَ كُلِّ يَومٍ في يَومِه،

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Solomon is praying to God, asking Him to remember his words and always listen to the needs of His people, Israel. He wants God to always support and defend them whenever they need help.

Explained for Children

Imagine Solomon is asking God to always have his words close to Him, like a favorite teddy bear. He wants God to always be there to help Israel whenever they need it, just like how your parents are always there to help you.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of 1 Kings, written by multiple authors, including prophets like Jeremiah. It was written during the time of King Solomon, around 970-930 BCE, and is part of the historical books that detail the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse encourages us to make our prayers and supplications to God a regular part of our lives, asking Him to always be attentive to our needs and those of our community. For example, a community leader might pray daily for their community’s needs to be met.

Topics

• prayer
• intercession
• divine providence
• faith
• communal support
• perseverance

Related Verses

• Exodus 32:11
• 2 Chronicles 6:21
• Psalm 145:18
• Luke 18:1
• 1 Peter 3:12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of 1 Kings 8:59?

The main message is about the importance of regular prayer and how God should always remember and respond to the needs of His people.

Who is speaking in 1 Kings 8:59?

King Solomon is speaking to God, making a plea for God to remember his words and always be attentive to the needs of Israel.

How does this verse relate to prayer?

This verse emphasizes the importance of making prayers a regular part of one's life and asking God to always listen and respond to the needs of His people.

What can we learn about community support from this verse?

We can learn that our prayers can be directed towards the well-being of our communities, asking God to always support and defend the needs of those around us.