Solomon, the son of David and the third king of Israel, is renowned for his wisdom and his role in building the First Temple in Jerusalem. His intercessory acts for Israel are significant, reflecting his dedication to the spiritual and material well-being of the nation. Solomon's intercession is primarily documented in the context of his prayers and supplications to God on behalf of Israel.

1. Dedication of the Temple

One of the most profound instances of Solomon's intercession is found during the dedication of the Temple, as recorded in 1 Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 6. Solomon's prayer is a comprehensive intercession for the people of Israel, seeking God's favor and forgiveness. He acknowledges the greatness of God and the inadequacy of the Temple to contain Him, yet he pleads for God's presence and attention to the prayers offered in the Temple.

In 1 Kings 8:28-30 , Solomon prays: "Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, 'My Name shall be there,' so that You will hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. Hear the plea of Your servant and Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive."

Solomon's intercession covers various scenarios, including sin, defeat by enemies, drought, famine, and exile. He asks God to hear from heaven and act justly, forgiving the sins of the people and restoring them.

2. Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance

Solomon's request for wisdom, as recorded in 1 Kings 3, can also be seen as an intercessory act for Israel. When God appears to Solomon in a dream and offers him anything he desires, Solomon asks for "an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9). This request is not merely for personal gain but is deeply rooted in his responsibility to lead and govern Israel effectively. By seeking wisdom, Solomon intercedes for the nation, ensuring that his leadership will be just and beneficial for the people.

3. Intercession for the People’s Future

In 1 Kings 8:46-50 , Solomon anticipates future disobedience and exile of the Israelites. He intercedes by asking God to forgive and restore them when they repent: "When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them captive to his own land, far or near, and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, 'We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,' and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of their enemies who took them captive, and when they pray to You toward the land You gave their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name, then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause."

Solomon's intercession here is forward-looking, recognizing human fallibility and the need for divine mercy and restoration. His prayer reflects a deep understanding of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing repentance and divine forgiveness.

Through these instances, Solomon's intercession for Israel highlights his role as a mediator between God and the people, seeking divine wisdom, guidance, and mercy for the nation. His prayers underscore the importance of faithfulness to God and reliance on His grace and forgiveness.1 Kings 8:29-53
That your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which you have said, My name shall be there: that you may listen to the prayer which your servant shall make toward this place.
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