1 Kings 8:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Solomon stood upon a scaffold set up for him in the court of the people, 2 Chronicles 6:13. Before the altar of the Lord, with his face towards the altar of burnt-offerings. In the presence of all the congregation of Israel, who stood round about the scaffold, in the same court with him.

1 Kings 8:22

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: