1 Kings 8:22

stood. took his position: position, not posture. See note on 1 Kings 8:54.

spread forth. He did this kneeling. See 1 Kings 8:54 and 2 Chronicles 6:13.

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²² And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:

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