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What does 1 Kings 8:33 mean?

'When Your people Israel are defeated by an enemy because they’ve sinned against You, and they turn back to You, confess Your name, pray, and ask for help in this temple, 1 Kings 8:33 - Modern Text Bible

(Solomon knows that sometimes defeat comes because of sin, but he believes that turning back to God in repentance can restore things.)