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Daniel 9:17-19
Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake…

maintain

Isaiah 37:21-36
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria: …

cause.

Psalm 9:3,4
When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence…

Jeremiah 5:28
They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.

their prayer and their plea
The distinction between "prayer" and "plea" suggests different forms of communication with God. "Prayer" can be seen as a general term for speaking with God, while "plea" indicates a more urgent or desperate request. This reflects the human condition of dependence on divine intervention, especially in times of distress or conflict. The dual mention highlights the sincerity and intensity of the supplicants' requests, reminiscent of the cries for help found throughout the Psalms, such asPsalm 86:6-7, where David asks God to listen to his plea for mercy.

and may You uphold their cause
This phrase indicates a request for divine justice and support. To "uphold their cause" implies that the people are seeking God's righteous judgment and intervention in their favor. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God as a just judge, as seen in passages likePsalm 9:4, where God maintains the right and the cause of the righteous. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to defend and vindicate His people when they are faithful to Him. This plea for divine advocacy can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as our advocate with the Father (1John 2:1), interceding on behalf of believers.

“then may You hear from heaven” reminds us that although God allowed His name to dwell in Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 6:18), His throne remains in heaven. Solomon asks the transcendent God to incline His ear whenever Israel turns toward the temple in faith.

• “Hear the supplication of Your servant…from Your dwelling place in heaven” (1 Kings 8:30).

• “Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people” (Deuteronomy 26:15).

• God’s heavenly vantage means He sees the whole battlefield of life (Psalm 33:13-19); nothing escapes His notice. The phrase “then” ties God’s hearing to the people’s obedience in turning to Him—echoingJames 4:8, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”

Solomon names two expressions:

• Prayer—ongoing, worship-filled communion (Philippians 4:6).

• Plea—urgent cries for help when danger looms (Psalm 34:17).

Together they cover every kind of approach to God. He is willing to receive both the daily petitions and the desperate cries of His covenant people. AsPsalm 6:9 promises, “The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.” Turning toward the temple was an act of faith that God’s mercy seat was accessible (2 Chronicles 7:14;Hebrews 4:16).

To “uphold” is to take up, defend, and vindicate. Solomon asks God to:

• Give victory in battles He Himself sends them to fight (2 Chronicles 6:34;Deuteronomy 20:4).

• Judge righteously when enemies accuse (Psalm 35:1-3;Isaiah 54:17).

• Restore and sustain them when they stumble (2 Chronicles 14:11;Romans 8:31).

God’s willingness to champion His people’s cause reflects His covenant faithfulness: “For the Lord will vindicate His people” (Deuteronomy 32:36). The temple, later fulfilled in Christ (John 2:19-21), guarantees that God personally takes up the believer’s defense (1 John 2:1).

2 Chronicles 6:35 teaches that when God’s people turn to Him in faith, He listens from His heavenly throne, welcomes every sort of prayer, and actively defends their righteous cause. The verse invites believers today to trust the Lord who both hears and acts, knowing that in Christ we have an even greater assurance of divine attention and vindication.

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