1 Kings 8:53-55

International Children’s Bible

⁵³ You chose them from all the nations on earth to be your very own people. This is what you promised through Moses your servant. You promised it when you brought our ancestors out of Egypt, Lord God.”

⁵⁴ Solomon prayed this prayer to the Lord. He had been kneeling in front of the altar. And his arms had been raised toward heaven. When Solomon finished praying, he stood up. ⁵⁵ Then, in a loud voice, he blessed all the people of Israel. Solomon said: