All Solomon's work was carried out, from the day the foundation of the temple of the Lord was laid until its completion. So the temple of the Lord was finished. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. So the elders of the Jews continued to build and prosper they finished building the temple according to the command of the Lord and the decree of Cyrus. Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until everything the Lord had commanded Joshua was done.
Prayer is a priestly function.
It seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.