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Prayer in the Hebrew Bible
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Prayer occurs frequently in the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. Long prayers by such figures as Solomon, Daniel, and Moses are recorded. Many of the Psalms are in fact prayers by David for example Psalm 103:
...Bless the Lord O my soul
and do not forget all his benefits...
verse 2)
Shorter prayers by many individuals are also detailed, some famous, others comparatively unknown. For more details see the articles on the individual books of the Hebrew Bible, or look at a version of the text itself. Many Jews and Christians alike believe God still speaks directly through the words recorded in this ancient book.
Almost all of the prayers in the bible are of individuals (only in ezra is there a prayer by a congregation of people), as the idea of congregational prayer evolved later on. When there is an account of a prayer embedded in a story, the prayer is always answered by God, though usually not immediately.
The Hebrews would also pray using the Tabernacle. The priests would go to the prayer altar in the tabernacle to communicate with God. Sometimes God would make Himself known, usually through the Ark of the Covenant.
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