12. Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands.
13. For Solomon had made a bronze platform 7 1/2 feet long, 7 1/2 feet wide, and 4 1/2 feet high and put it in the court. He stood on it, knelt down in front of the entire congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven.
14. He said:Lord God of Israel,there is no God like Youin heaven or on earth, keeping His gracious covenantwith Your servants who walk before Youwith their whole heart.
15. You have kept what You promisedto Your servant, my father David.You spoke directly to him,and You fulfilled Your promise by Your power,as it is today.
16. Therefore, Lord God of Israel,keep what You promisedto Your servant, my father David:“You will never fail to have a manto sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your sons guard their way to walk in My Lawas you have walked before Me.”
17. Now, Lord God of Israel, please confirmwhat You promised to Your servant David.
18. But will God indeed live on earth with man?Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.