Fact: Praying toward Jerusalem. Praying toward Jerusalem (8:29) was a practice started by Solomon that many Jews around the world still follow today.

Then he lifted his arms toward heaven; he knelt down 14 and prayed: Lord God of Israel, no other god in heaven or on earth is like you!

1 Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud; 2 I have built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever.”

Solomon's Prayer of Dedication - Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands.

Let your eyes always look toward this Temple night and day, toward the location where you have said 'My name will reside there.' Listen to the prayer that your ...

Solomon stood facing the altar with everyone standing behind him. Then he lifted his arms toward heaven and prayed: LORD God of Israel, no other god in ...

31 янв. 2004 г. · He openly acknowledged this when he prayed towards Jerusalem humbly, on his knees, in the spirit of Solomon's prayer, before the Creator of all.

And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling ...

6 нояб. 2023 г. · Praying toward Jerusalem was the opposite direction of local idols, images and statues of the gods worshipped in Babylon.

30 Hear the prayers of me, your servant, and the prayers of your people, the Israelites. Please answer us when we turn towards this place and we pray to you.