And listen to this! David's officials told him, “We pray that your God will help Solomon to be an even greater king!” David was in his bed at the time, but he bowed
The Lord has always watched over you, and I pray that he will now watch over Solomon. May the Lord help Solomon to be an even greater king than you.”
“Will you give me your word?” Jacob asked. “Yes, I will,” Joseph promised. After this, Jacob bowed down and prayed at the head of his bed.
Later, when Jacob was about to die, he leaned on his walking stick and worshiped. Then because of his faith he blessed each of Joseph's sons.
They shouted, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God.”
I want them to be able to offer pleasing sacrifices to God and to pray for me and my family.
He said, “What can I do to make up for what Saul did, so that you'll ask the Lord to be kind to his people again?”
Take your sheep, goats, and cattle, and get out. But ask your God to be kind to me.”