21. I have provided a place there for the ark,where the Lord’s covenant isthat He made with our ancestorswhen He brought them out of the land of Egypt.
22. Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven.
23. He said:Lord God of Israel,there is no God like Youin heaven above or on earth below, keeping the gracious covenantwith Your servants who walk before Youwith their whole heart.