Then he stoodbeforethe altarof the LORDin the presenceof allthe assemblyof Israeland spreadout his hands.
She lookedand behold,the kingwas standingby the pillar,according to the custom,with the captainsand the trumpetersbesidethe king;and allthe peopleof the landrejoicedand blewtrumpets.Then Athaliahtoreher clothesand cried,"Treason!Treason!"
The kingstoodby the pillarand madea covenantbeforethe LORD,to walkafterthe LORD,and to keepHis commandmentsand His testimoniesand His statuteswith all[his] heartand all[his] soul,to carryout the wordsof thiscovenantthat were writtenin thisbook.And allthe peopleenteredinto the covenant.
"ThereI have setthe arkin whichis the covenantof the LORD,whichHe madewith the sonsof Israel."
NowSolomonhad madea bronzeplatform,fivecubitslong,fivecubitswideand threecubitshigh,and had setit in the midstof the court;and he stoodon it, knelton his kneesin the presenceof allthe assemblyof Israeland spreadout his handstoward heaven.
"Ifyou would directyour heartrightAnd spreadout your handto Him,
May my prayerbe countedas incensebeforeYou; The liftingup of my handsas the eveningoffering.
I stretchout my handsto You; My soul[longs] for You, as a parchedland.Selah.
Hearthe voiceof my supplicationswhen I cryto You for help,When I liftup my handstowardYour holysanctuary.
SoI will blessYou as long as I live;I will liftup my handsin Your name.
Envoyswill comeout of Egypt;Ethiopiawill quicklystretchout her handsto God.
So Moseswentout of the cityfrom Pharaoh,and spreadout his handsto the LORD;and the thunderand the hailceased,and rainnolonger pouredon the earth.
Whois among you that fearsthe LORD,That obeysthe voiceof His servant,That walksin darknessand hasnolight?Let him trustin the nameof the LORDand relyon his God.
ThereforeI wantthe menin everyplaceto pray,liftingup holyhands,withoutwrathand dissension.
