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They were all joyful and glad because the LORD had been so good to David and to Solomon and to his people Israel. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the prosperity that the LORD had granted to David and to Solomon and to Israel his people. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/7.htm">New King James Version</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people to their tents, rejoicing and happy in heart because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David, to Solomon, and to His people Israel. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people to their tents, rejoicing and happy of heart because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David and to Solomon and to His people Israel. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people to their tents, rejoicing and happy of heart because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David and to Solomon and to His people Israel. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people to their tents, with gladness and goodness of heart because of the goodness that Yahweh had shown to David and to Solomon and to Israel His people. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And on the twenty-third day of the seventh month Solomon sent the people to their tents, rejoicing and happy in heart because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David, to Solomon, and to His people Israel. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people home, rejoicing and with happy hearts for the goodness the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for his people Israel. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, rejoicing and with happy hearts for the goodness the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away unto their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that Jehovah had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent everyone home. They left very happy because of all the good things the LORD had done for David and Solomon, and for his people Israel. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh mouth he sent the people away unto their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon dismissed the people to their tents. They rejoiced with cheerful hearts for all the blessings the LORD had given David, Solomon, and his people Israel. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> and on the following day, the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people home. They were happy about all the blessings that the LORD had given to his people Israel, to David, and to Solomon. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, King Solomon sent the people back home, and they returned rejoicing and in good spirits because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David, to Solomon, and to his people Israel. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/7.htm">NET Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people home. They left happy and contented because of the good the LORD had done for David, Solomon, and his people Israel. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> On the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that the LORD had shown to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shown to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/7.htm">World English Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that Yahweh had shown to David, to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he has sent the people to their tents, rejoicing, and glad in heart, for the goodness that YHWH has done to David, and to Solomon, and to His people Israel. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And on the twenty and third day of the seventh month he hath sent the people to their tents, rejoicing, and glad in heart, for the goodness that Jehovah hath done to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel His people. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in the twenty and third to the seventh month he sent the people to their tents rejoicing and good of heart for the good that Jehovah did to David and to Solomon and to Israel his people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent away the people to their dwellings, joyful and glad for the good that the Lord had done to David, and to Solomon, and to all Israel his people. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, on the twenty-third day of the seventh month, he dismissed the people to their dwellings, joyful and glad over the good that the Lord had done for David, and for Solomon, and for his people Israel. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/7.htm">New American Bible</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he dismissed the people to their tents, rejoicing and glad of heart because of all the blessings the LORD had given to David, to Solomon, and to his people Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their homes, joyful and in good spirits because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David and to Solomon and to his people Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And on the fifteenth day of the month of Tishrin the king dismissed the people; and the people blessed the king and departed to their towns, glad and merry in heart, and giving thanks and praises for all the goodness that the LORD had shown to David his servant and to Solomon his son and to Israel his people. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in the day of the full moon, in the month of Tishri, the King sent the people and the King blessed the people, and they went to their cities while rejoicing, and their heart was right and they were giving thanks and were singing for all the good that LORD JEHOVAH had done to David his Servant and to Solomon his son and to Israel his people.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away unto their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that the LORD had shown unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel His people. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he dismissed the people to their tents, rejoicing, and with a glad heart because of the good deeds which the Lord had done to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=1648" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/7.htm">Sacrifices of Dedication</a> …9On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. 10<a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">On the twenty-third</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: ū·šə·lō·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ū·ḇə·yō·wm (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/7637.htm" title="7637: haš·šə·ḇî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Seventh (an ord. number). Or shbi iy; ordinal from shib'iym. seventh.">of the seventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: la·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">Solomon sent the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·laḥ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">away</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: lə·’ā·ho·lê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">to their homes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: śə·mê·ḥîm (Adj-mp) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">joyful</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: wə·ṭō·w·ḇê (Conj-w:: Adj-mpc) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">of heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">the good things</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had done</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wîḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">for David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: wə·liš·lō·mōh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">for Solomon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and for His people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: ū·lə·yiś·rā·’êl (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a> On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65</a> So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all. <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-64</a> Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3</a> The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. <a href="/deuteronomy/16-15.htm">Deuteronomy 16:15</a> For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Deuteronomy 12:7</a> There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40</a> On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. <a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3</a> With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a> You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46-47</a> With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. <a href="/acts/13-52.htm">Acts 13:52</a> And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a> Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a> Rejoice at all times.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had showed to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.three and twentieth<a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a> On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.glad<a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36</a> And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">2 Chronicles 30:26</a> So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.<a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Deuteronomy 12:7,12,18</a> And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee… goodness<a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">2 Chronicles 6:41</a> Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.<a href="/exodus/18-1.htm">Exodus 18:1</a> When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-38.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Homes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Twentieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-30.htm">Twenty-Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/7-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Homes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/3-13.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-10.htm">Month</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-10.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-22.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Twentieth</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Twenty-Third</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 7</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">God having given testimony to Solomon's prayer by fire from heaven, </a> 2. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-2.htm">and glory in the temple, the people worship him</a> 4. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-4.htm">Solomon's solemn sacrifice</a> 8. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Solomon having kept the feasts of tabernacles and dedication, dismisses the people</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-12.htm">God appearing to Solomon, gives him promises upon condition</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The seventh month, Tishri, is a time of major religious observance, including the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Trumpets. The timing underscores the completion of the temple dedication and the people's renewed commitment to God.Solomon sent the people away to their homes After the dedication of the temple, Solomon dismisses the assembly, indicating the conclusion of the festivities. This act reflects the king's role in leading the nation in worship and ensuring the people return to their daily lives with a renewed sense of purpose and blessing.joyful and glad of heart The people's joy reflects the successful completion of the temple and God's presence among them. This joy is a fulfillment of God's promises and a sign of His favor. It echoes the joy experienced during other significant events, such as the return of the Ark of the Covenant (<a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a>).for the good things that the LORD had done This phrase acknowledges God's faithfulness and blessings. The "good things" include the establishment of the temple, the fulfillment of promises to David, and the peace and prosperity under Solomon's reign. It highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel.for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel The mention of David and Solomon emphasizes the continuity of God's promises through the Davidic line. David's desire to build a temple is realized through Solomon, fulfilling God's covenant with David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). The blessings extend to all Israel, signifying God's inclusive care for His chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the king of Israel who built the first temple in Jerusalem. Known for his wisdom, Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel and father of Solomon, David was a man after God's own heart. His legacy included the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were chosen by God to be His people. They gathered in Jerusalem for the dedication of the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> Built by Solomon, this was the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_seventh_month.htm">The Seventh Month</a> In the Hebrew calendar, this is the month of Tishri, which includes significant festivals such as the Feast of Tabernacles, a time of celebration and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_goodness.htm">Joy in God's Goodness</a> The joy experienced by the Israelites was a direct response to God's goodness. Reflect on how recognizing God's blessings in your life can lead to genuine joy and gratitude. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_worship.htm">The Importance of Community Worship</a> The gathering of the Israelites for the temple dedication highlights the importance of communal worship. Consider how participating in church services and community worship can strengthen your faith. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> The reference to David and Solomon reminds us of the impact of a godly legacy. Think about the spiritual legacy you are building for future generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a> God's goodness to David, Solomon, and Israel demonstrates His faithfulness. Trust in God's unchanging nature and His promises to you. <a href="/topical/c/celebrating_god's_provision.htm">Celebrating God's Provision</a> The timing of the event during the Feast of Tabernacles underscores the importance of celebrating God's provision. Make it a practice to regularly thank God for His provision in your life.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month.--Beginning with the evening of the twenty-second.For the goodness.--Some MSS., Syriac, and Arabic, "for all the goodness," as in <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm" title="On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went to their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.">1Kings 8:66</a>.David, and to Solomon.--Kings, "David his servant." The mention of Solomon was added by the chronicler. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-4.htm" title="And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has with his hands fulfilled that which he spoke with his mouth to my father David, saying,">2Chronicles 6:4</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/6-8.htm" title="But the LORD said to David my father, For as much as it was in your heart to build an house for my name, you did well in that it was in your heart:">2Chronicles 6:8</a>; <a href="/context/2_chronicles/6-15.htm" title="You which have kept with your servant David my father that which you have promised him; and spoke with your mouth, and have fulfilled it with your hand, as it is this day.">2Chronicles 6:15-17</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm" title="O LORD God, turn not away the face of your anointed: remember the mercies of David your servant.">2Chronicles 6:42</a>, where all Solomon's success is connected with the premise to David.) . . . <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On the twenty-third עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth day וּבְי֨וֹם (ū·ḇə·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of the seventh הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔י (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7637.htm">Strong's 7637: </a> Seventh (an ordinal number) month, לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month [Solomon] sent the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock away שִׁלַּ֥ח (šil·laḥ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out to their homes, לְאָהֳלֵיהֶ֑ם (lə·’ā·ho·lê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent joyful שְׂמֵחִים֙ (śə·mê·ḥîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> Glad, joyful, merry and glad וְט֣וֹבֵי (wə·ṭō·w·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good of heart לֵ֔ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the good things הַטּוֹבָ֗ה (haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had done עָשָׂ֤ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for David, לְדָוִ֣יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse for Solomon, וְלִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (wə·liš·lō·mōh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne and for His people עַמּֽוֹ׃ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel. וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (ū·lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 7:10 On the three and twentieth day (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 7:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 7:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 7:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 7:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>