2 figures
King of Israel and builder of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon dedicates the Temple, offering a prayer of dedication that emphasizes God's faithfulness, the importance of the Temple as a place of prayer, and the need for Israel to remain faithful to God.
The God of Israel, who dwells in the Temple and hears the prayers of His people.
The LORD is acknowledged as the covenant-keeping God who has fulfilled His promise to David by allowing Solomon to build the Temple. Solomon's prayer highlights God's readiness to forgive and His desire for Israel to walk in His ways.