No.Who PrayedScripture ReferenceTheme(s)Summary of Prayer
1AbrahamGenesis 18:23–32IntercessionIntercedes for Sodom
2Abraham’s servantGenesis 24:12–14GuidanceGuidance to find Isaac’s wife
3IsaacGenesis 25:21PetitionFor Rebekah’s barrenness
4RebekahGenesis 25:22EnquiryEnquiry about twins
5JacobGenesis 28:20–22Vow, WorshipBethel vow
6JacobGenesis 32:9–12Deliverance, PetitionDeliverance from Esau
7MosesExodus 5:22–23LamentLaments Israel’s suffering
8MosesExodus 15:25Petition, ProvisionFor bitter waters
9MosesExodus 32:11–13IntercessionFor Israel after golden calf
10MosesExodus 33:12–17Presence, GuidanceFor God’s presence
11MosesExodus 34:9ForgivenessFor national pardon
12MosesNumbers 11:2PetitionFire to cease
13MosesNumbers 12:13HealingHealing for Miriam
14MosesNumbers 14:19–20Intercession, ForgivenessGod to pardon Israel
15MosesNumbers 21:7DeliveranceSerpents removed
16MosesDeuteronomy 3:23–25PetitionTo enter the land
17AaronNumbers 6:24–26BlessingPriestly blessing
18JoshuaJoshua 7:6–9Lament, IntercessionAfter defeat at Ai
19JoshuaJoshua 10:12–14Miracle, PetitionSun stand still
20Hannah1 Samuel 1:10–11Petition, PromiseFor a son
21Hannah1 Samuel 2:1–10PraisePrayer-song of praise
22Samuel1 Samuel 7:5–9IntercessionFor Israel’s rescue
23David2 Samuel 7:18–29Worship, GratitudeCovenant gratitude
24David2 Samuel 15:31Petition, DeliveranceCounsel of Ahithophel to fail
25David1 Chronicles 29:10–19Praise, OfferingNational praise and giving
26Solomon1 Kings 3:6–9Wisdom, PetitionFor wisdom to rule
27Solomon1 Kings 8:22–53Dedication, IntercessionTemple prayer
28Solomon2 Chronicles 6:14–42Intercession, WorshipExpanded temple prayer
29Elijah1 Kings 17:20–22Miracle, HealingRaises widow’s son
30Elijah1 Kings 18:36–37Miracle, WorshipFire from heaven
31Elijah2 Kings 2:9Anointing, PetitionDouble portion
32Elisha2 Kings 6:17Revelation, PetitionServant’s eyes opened
33Elisha2 Kings 6:18DeliveranceEnemies blinded
34Hezekiah2 Kings 19:15–19Deliverance, WorshipRescue from Assyria
35Hezekiah2 Kings 20:2–3Healing, PetitionFor longer life
36Jehoshaphat2 Chronicles 20:5–12Deliverance, IntercessionNational rescue
37Manasseh2 Chronicles 33:12–13Repentance, ForgivenessPrayer of repentance
38EzraEzra 9:5–15Confession, RepentanceNational sin confessed
39NehemiahNehemiah 1:4–11Intercession, ConfessionMercy and restoration
40NehemiahNehemiah 9:5–38Confession, CovenantNational repentance
41JobJob 1:21WorshipGod gives, takes
42JobJob 3:20–26LamentSuffering expressed
43JobJob 13:20–21PetitionAppeals to God
44JobJob 16:18–21IntercessionFor an advocate
45JobJob 21:14–16RebukeRejects wicked’s view
46JobJob 42:1–6Repentance, WorshipSubmits and repents
47JobJob 42:10Intercession, ForgivenessFor his friends
48DavidPsalm 3Deliverance, PetitionGod rescues
49DavidPsalm 4Peace, WorshipEvening peace
50DavidPsalm 5Guidance, PetitionMorning guidance
51DavidPsalm 6Lament, MercyCry for mercy
52DavidPsalm 7Vindication, PetitionDefence from accusers
53DavidPsalm 8PraiseGlory of creation
54DavidPsalm 9Praise, JusticeGod judges rightly
55DavidPsalm 10Lament, PetitionGod to act
56DavidPsalm 13Lament“How long, Lord?”
57DavidPsalm 16Trust, WorshipGod is my portion
58DavidPsalm 17Protection, PetitionKeep me safe
59DavidPsalm 18Gratitude, PraiseGod delivers
60DavidPsalm 22Lament, MessianicSuffering and trust
61DavidPsalm 23Trust, WorshipThe Lord shepherds
62DavidPsalm 25Confession, GuidanceTeach me Your paths
63DavidPsalm 27Worship, PetitionGod is my light
64DavidPsalm 28PetitionCry for help
65DavidPsalm 31Trust, DeliveranceInto Your hands
66DavidPsalm 32ConfessionSin confessed
67DavidPsalm 35Deliverance, PetitionDefence from foes
68DavidPsalm 38Confession, LamentPenitential lament
69DavidPsalm 40Praise, DeliveranceGod lifts from pit
70DavidPsalm 41Healing, PetitionFor mercy and healing
71DavidPsalm 51Confession, RepentanceCleanse my heart
72DavidPsalm 55Trust, PetitionCast my burden
73DavidPsalm 57Trust, DeliveranceRefuge in God
74DavidPsalm 59Deliverance, PetitionRescue me
75DavidPsalm 63Worship, LongingMy soul thirsts
76DavidPsalm 64DeliveranceFrom secret plots
77DavidPsalm 65PraiseGod hears prayer
78DavidPsalm 66Praise, TestimonyGod tested and delivered
79DavidPsalm 67Blessing, PetitionGod bless us
80DavidPsalm 69Lament, PetitionZeal for God
81DavidPsalm 70PetitionMake haste, Lord
82DavidPsalm 71Trust, PetitionLifelong refuge
83DavidPsalm 72Intercession, ReignFor righteous leadership
84DavidPsalm 86Petition, WorshipIncline Your ear
85DavidPsalm 90Wisdom, WorshipNumber our days
86DavidPsalm 91Trust, WorshipGod my fortress
87DavidPsalm 103PraiseBless the Lord
88DavidPsalm 109Lament, PetitionAgainst betrayers
89DavidPsalm 139Revelation, WorshipSearch my heart
90AsaphPsalm 74Lament, IntercessionRemember Your people
91AsaphPsalm 77Lament, PetitionDay of trouble
92Sons of KorahPsalm 42Worship, LamentDeep calls to deep
93Sons of KorahPsalm 43Guidance, PetitionSend Your light
94DanielDaniel 2:20–23PraiseGod gives wisdom
95DanielDaniel 6:10–11Faithfulness, WorshipPrays despite threat
96DanielDaniel 9:3–19Confession, RepentanceGreat repentance
97JonahJonah 2:1–9Lament, DeliverancePrayer from the fish
98HabakkukHabakkuk 3Worship, LamentFaith-song
99JesusMatthew 6:9–13Model, Worship, PetitionLord’s Prayer
100JesusMatthew 11:25–26Gratitude, WorshipThanks to the Father

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