| I Kings 8:41
| Moreover also the stranger, who is not of thy people Israel, when he shall come out of a far country for thy name's sake, (for they shall hear every where of thy great name, and thy mighty hand,
| Stranger. God watches over all mankind; and oblations were received from all sorts of people, even from idolaters. The kings of Persia and Egypt, the Roman emperors, etc., made great presents, 1 Esdras 3:7., and 7:21. (Josephus, [Antiquities?] xi., and 12:2.) It seems the court of the Gentiles was only made after the captivity. Some of these adored the true God, like Cornelius, etc., Acts 8:27., and 10:1. Some were drawn by curiosity; others desired to be converted. To thee, kings shall offer presents, Psalm 71:10. (Calmet) --- Unbelievers are still invited to attend the chapels of the true God, that they may receive information, and deserve to obtain the blessing of faith. (Haydock)
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