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1 Kings 8

1 Kings 8:5

The Ark Enters the Temple · 1 Kings 8:1–11
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Translations

Modern
There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered.
Traditional
And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude.
Literal
And King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel who were assembled with him were with him before the face of the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen that could not be counted or numbered for multitude.
Latin
Rex autem Salomon, et omnis multitudo Israël quæ convenerat ad eum, gradiebatur cum illo ante arcam, et immolabant oves et boves absque æstimatione et numero.

Original

Hebrew
English
There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered.

Notes

1 Kings 8:5

The Israelites made countless sacrifices, showing both joy and seriousness during this event.

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.

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 5:1–14

People

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 Haggai, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person)

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Brought by Solomon Into the Temple with Great Solemnity Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice Under the Law Tabernacle: Brought to the Temple by Solomon the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To