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1 Kings 8

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 22

1 Then Solomon gathered the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the sons of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of the city of David, which is Zion.

2 And all the men of Israel were assembled to King Solomon, in the month of Ethanim, at the feast, which is the seventh month.

3 And all the elders of Israel came in, and the priests lifted up the ark,

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Chapter Summary

The feast of the dedication of the temple. His sacrifice of peace offerings.

Key Hebrew Words

תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a
סָלַח to forgive H5545 · TWOT 1505
בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a
אֲרוֹן ark H727 · TWOT 166a
כָּבוֹד glory H3519 · TWOT 943e
קָהָל assembly H6951 · TWOT 1991a

People & Context

Solomon

King who dedicates the temple, brings up the ark, and prays the great prayer of dedication before all Israel

David

Solomon's father, to whom Jehovah promised that his son would build the house for His name

Moses

Servant of Jehovah who placed the two stone tablets in the ark at Horeb and through whom Jehovah brought Israel out of Egypt

Timeline

Solomon Gathers the Leaders

Solomon gathers the elders of Israel and tribal heads in Jerusalem in the month of Ethanim to bring up the ark of the covenant.

1 Kings 8:1-2
The Priests Bring Up the Ark and Vessels

The priests and Levites bring up the ark, the tabernacle of the congregation, and all holy vessels, while Solomon and the people sacrifice countless sheep and oxen.

1 Kings 8:3-5
The Ark Placed in the Holy of Holies

The priests place the ark in the Holy of Holies under the wings of the cherubs. The ark contains only the two tables of stone from Moses.

1 Kings 8:6-9

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