1 Kings 8:1

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Modern

At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.

Traditional

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Zion.

Literal

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the sons of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of YHWH from the City of David, that is, Zion.

Latin

Tunc congregati sunt omnes majores natu Israël cum principibus tribuum, et duces familiarum filiorum Israël, ad regem Salomonem in Jerusalem, ut deferrent arcam fœderis Domini de civitate David, id est, de Sion.

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English

At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.

Notes

1 Kings 8:1

The ark was kept in a tent in the City of David (2 Samuel 6:3–17; 1 Chronicles 13:7–14; 15:1–16:43). Solomon had visited earlier to offer sacrifices after God appeared to him in a dream in Gibeon (1 Kings 3:4–15).

1 Kings 8:1–66

Solomon's building efforts peaked when he moved the ark to the new temple. The king prayed (1 Kings 8:22–53) and offered praise and blessings (8:56–61) to dedicate the temple to the Lord. After the dedication, the people celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. The story highlights Solomon praising God and blessing the people (1 Kings 8:12–61).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Completion of the Second Temple Jerusalem Pure Worship The Ark of the Covenant Zion

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

2 Chronicles 5:2–10
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.
1 Chronicles 15:25
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom.
2 Samuel 6:12–17
Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing.
Joshua 23:2
…he summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers. “I am old and well along in years,” he said,
2 Chronicles 30:1
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Joshua 24:1
Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God.
Ezra 3:1
By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 13:1–5
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.
2 Samuel 5:7–9
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Numbers 7:2–3
And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.
2 Samuel 6:6
When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled.
1 Chronicles 15:3
And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 5:1–14

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant City of David Haggai, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Sanhedrin Solomon (Person) Zion

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Brought by Solomon Into the Temple with Great Solemnity Dedication: Solomon's Temple Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon Government: Mosaic: Assists Solomon at the Dedication of the Temple Solomon: Dedicates the Temple Solomon: Piety of Tabernacle: Brought to the Temple by Solomon Temple: Solomon's for Prayer and Worship Temple: Solomon's: Dedication of the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity Zion: Called |The City of David| Zion: The Ark of the Covenant: Placed In Zion: The Ark of the Covenant: Removed From, to Solomon's Temple on Mount Moriah

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