1 Kings 8:29 net — Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’…

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"Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place."

— 1 Kings 8:29, NET Bible

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1 Kings 8 — Context

26

Now, O God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant, my father David, be realized.

27

“God does not really live on the earth! Look, if the sky and the highest heaven cannot contain you, how much less this temple I have built!

28

But respond favorably to your servant’s prayer and his request for help, O LORD my God. Answer the desperate prayer your servant is presenting to you today.

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Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place.

30

Respond to the request of your servant and your people Israel for this place. Hear from inside your heavenly dwelling place and respond favorably.

31

“When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple, be willing to forgive the accused if the accusation is false.

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Listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants’ claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.

1 Kings 8:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:29 say?
1 Kings 8:29 in the NET Bible reads: “Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place.”
Where is 1 Kings 8:29 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 29.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 8:29.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:29 in?
1 Kings 8:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 8:29?
1 Kings 8:29 reads (NET): “Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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