The Ark Enters the Temple and Solomon's Prayer

Solomon assembled all Israel and brought the Ark up from the City of David into the inner sanctuary of the temple. When the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the LORD's house — the glory of God was magnificent! Solomon knelt before the whole people, lifted his hands toward heaven, and offered a fervent prayer, asking God to hear His people's cry, to forgive their sins, and to save them in every distress.