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1 Kings 8

1 Kings 8:62

Sacrifices of Dedication · 1 Kings 8:62–66
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Translations

Modern
Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD.
Traditional
And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the Lord.
Literal
And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifices before the face of YHWH.
Latin
Igitur rex, et omnis Israël cum eo, immolabant victimas coram Domino.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD.

Notes

1 Kings 8:62–66

The final sacrifices (see Deuteronomy 12:5–14) and the Feast of Tabernacles end the story that began with sacrifices when the ark was placed in the Most Holy Place (1 Kings 8:1–11; compare 2 Chronicles 7:1–6).

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 7:4–10

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Temple

Topics

Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon Offerings: Offered at the Door of the Temple Peace-Offerings: At Dedication of Temple the First Temple: Solemnly Dedicated to God by Solomon