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Lebo-hamath in the north and the Brook of Egypt in the south marked Israel's boundaries, as promised to the patriarchs (Genesis 15:18; Numbers 34:5, 8; Joshua 15:4). The temple dedication festival occurred before the annual Festival of Shelters, which ended on the twenty-second day of the month.
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Places
Brook of Egypt: Southwestern boundary of the Promised Land Hamath: A major city and kingdom in Syria, often mentioned in the Bible
Glossary
Brook of Egypt Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hamath, Entrance of
Topics
Canaan: Land of in Solomon's Time Dedication of Self: Feast of Dedication Protracted Meetings: General Scriptures Concerning Solomon: Extent of his Dominions