²¹ And there I have provided a place for the ark, ^(A)in which is the covenant of the Lord that he made with our fathers, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.”

Solomon's Prayer of Dedication

²² Then Solomon ^(B)stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and ^(C)spread out his hands toward heaven, ²³ and said, “O Lord, God of Israel, ^(D)there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, ^(E)keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart;