מלכים א, פרק ח׳, פסוק נ״ג

The unique relationship between God and the Israelites serves as the foundation for why their prayers are answered. By choosing to separate the Israelites from all other nations, God established them as His personal inheritance and special portion [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Because of this dedicated bond, it is entirely fitting and proper that God will listen and respond whenever the people call out to Him [מצודת דוד].