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# Connecting Statement:
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King Solomon continues praying.
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# So listen to the pleas of your servant and of your people Israel
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Solomon speaks of himself as "your servant" to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: "So listen to my pleas and the pleas of your people Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])
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# when you listen, forgive
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"when you hear our prayers, please forgive our sins"
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