1 Kings 8:54-9:9

8:56-61 | Solomon’s “purpose statement” in verse 60 teaches the true motivation behind prayer: that the knowledge of God will spread throughout the earth. God’s design was for Israel and its king to attract the nations, pointing them to His glory. Similarly, God’s people today should be a “city on a hill” whose light reflects the glory of God (Matt. 5:14-16).

9:4-9 | Walk in integrity of heart is covenant language. To serve other gods was the cardinal sin against the Mosaic Covenant – apostasy coupled with idolatry would cause the Lord to remove Israel from her land and abandon the temple.