1 Kings 8:2

Translations

Modern

And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.

Traditional

And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month.

Literal

And all the men of Israel assembled with King Solomon at the feast in the month of Ethanim. It is the seventh month.

Latin

Convenitque ad regem Salomonem universus Israël in mense Ethanim, in solemni die: ipse est mensis septimus.

Original

Hebrew

English

And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.

Notes

1 Kings 8:2

Although the temple was finished in the eighth month (1 Kings 6:38), Solomon waited until the next year to dedicate it. He chose the annual Feast of Tabernacles in early autumn, during the month of Ethanim. This timing allowed for a grand celebration and added extra meaning to the event.

According to the law, Solomon and the people thanked God for the harvest. They also celebrated the promise from the song of Moses that God would settle his people in the promised land and live there (Exodus 15:17; Deuteronomy 12:10–14). Solomon's prayer and blessing suggest he was guiding his people in renewing their covenant with God, as outlined in Deuteronomy 31:10–13, during the seventh month of the seventh year of his reign.

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 Pure Worship The Ark of the Covenant

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Leviticus 23:34
“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days.
2 Chronicles 7:8–10
So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days.
Nehemiah 8:14–18
And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month,
Ezra 3:4
They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day.
1 Kings 8:65
So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all.
2 Chronicles 5:3
So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.
Zechariah 14:16–19
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.
Numbers 29:12–40
On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days.
John 7:37
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.
John 7:2
However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.
Deuteronomy 16:13
You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 5:1–14

People

Ethanim: The seventh month in the ancient Hebrew calendar Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Ethanim Haggai, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person) Temple

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Brought by Solomon Into the Temple with Great Solemnity Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon Ethanim: Temple Dedicated In Government: Mosaic: Assists Solomon at the Dedication of the Temple Month: Ethanim (October) Month: Ethanim (October): Solomon's Temple Dedicated In Months: Names of the Twelve: Seventh, Ethanim The Feast of Tabernacles: Remarkable Celebrations of At the Dedication of Solomon's Temple the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity

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