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Solomon's prayer at the consecration of the temple. Artist unknown.
July 19, 2022
KnoWhy 638; Nehemiah 8:6
Why Did Ancient Israelites Lift Their Hands in Praise?
“And They Did Cast Him Out.” Painting by Normandy Poulter and the BYU Virtual Scriptures Group.
September 1, 2020
KnoWhy 576; Helaman 13:3
How Are Samuel the Lamanite and the Biblical Prophet Samuel Similar?
Like Moses as he raised his hands to part the red sea, Abinadi raised his hands as he prophesied to King Noah’s court. This emphasized his God-given authority. Image by Robert T. Barrett
May 6, 2016
KnoWhy #94; Mosiah 16:1
Why Did Abinadi Stretch Forth His Hand as He Prophesied?