21 There I have set a place for the ark, (A)in which is the covenant of the Lord, which He made with our fathers when He brought them from the land of Egypt.”

The Prayer of Dedication

22 Then (B)Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and (C)spread out his hands toward heaven. 23 He said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, (D)there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, (E)keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart,

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