For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
At the dedication of the temple the petition stands as part of Solomon's closing plea. He asks that the face of the Lord's anointed not be turned away. The request is joined to a plea to remember the mercies promised to David. It appeals to the covenant made with David and asks God to honor that promise.
At the dedication of the temple the petition stands as part of Solomon's closing plea. He asks that the face of the Lord's anointed not be turned away. The request is joined to a plea to remember the mercies promised to David. It appeals to the covenant made with David and asks God to honor that promise.