Parents: Prayers on Behalf of Children of David

And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, …

Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? …

David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.

Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.

And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”