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
Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude.
Literal
And King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel who were assembled with him before the ark were sacrificing sheep and oxen that could not be counted and not numbered for multitude.
Latin
Rex autem Salomon, et universus cœtus Israël, et omnes qui fuerunt congregati ante arcam, immolabant arietes et boves absque ullo numero: tanta enim erat multitudo victimarum.
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
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Glossary
Topics
Ark of the Covenant: Brought by Solomon Into the Temple with Great Solemnity Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Transferred to Solomon's Temple Sacrifices: On Great Occasions, Very Numerous Temple: Solomon's: The Ark of the Covenant the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity