In Solomon’s prayer of dedication at the temple, he entreated Jehovah, saying: “Whatever prayer, whatever request for favor there may occur on the part of any man or of all your people Israel,... when he actually spreads out his palms toward this house, then may you yourself hear from the heavens. ”
Templi pühitsemisel palus Saalomon Jehoovat: „Igat palvet, igat anumist, mis iganes tuleb mõne inimese või kogu su Iisraeli rahva poolt, kui nad... sirutavad oma käed selle koja poole, kuule sina siis taevast ”.