(8:29) was a practice started by Solomon that many Jews around the world still follow today. It comes from Solomon's prayer of dedication, where he stated that God is too great to dwell in a temple. However, the Lord stated himself that his name would dwell in the temple forever (9:3), thus providing a symbolic place to which people could direct their prayers.
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