2 Chronicles 6

¹Then Solomon said, “The Lord chose to live in a dark cloud.

²But, Lord, I have built a beautiful house for you to live in forever.”

Solomon’s Speech

³King Solomon turned around and blessed all the Israelites gathered in front of him.

⁴He said,

Solomon’s Prayer

^12-13Solomon had made a bronze platform and placed it in the middle of the outer courtyard. The platform was 5 cubits long, 5 cubits wide, and 3 cubits tall. Solomon stood on the platform and faced the Lord ’s altar. In front of all the Israelites who were gathered together, Solomon kneeled, spread his hands out toward heaven,[#6:12-13 8' 6" (2.6 m).; #6:12-13 5' 1 3/16" (1.55 m).]

¹⁴and said,

⁴¹“Now, Lord God, get up and come to your special place,

the Box of the Agreement that shows your strength.

Lord God, may your priests be dressed with salvation,

and may your true followers be happy about these good things.

⁴²Lord God, accept your anointed king.

Remember your loyal servant David.”