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They celebrated it before the LORD our God for seven days and seven days more, fourteen days in all. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Solomon and all Israel celebrated the Festival of Shelters in the presence of the LORD our God. A large congregation had gathered from as far away as Lebo-hamath in the north and the Brook of Egypt in the south. The celebration went on for fourteen days in all—seven days for the dedication of the altar and seven days for the Festival of Shelters. <a href="/esv/1_kings/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/1_kings/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/8.htm">New King James Version</a> At that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great assembly from the entrance of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven more days—fourteen days. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, for seven days and seven more days, that is, fourteen days. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Solomon observed the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, for seven days and seven more days, even fourteen days. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Solomon observed the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, for seven days and seven more days, even fourteen days. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Solomon celebrated the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly from Lebo-hamath to the brook of Egypt, before Yahweh our God, for seven days and seven more days, even fourteen days. <a href="/amp/1_kings/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So at that time Solomon held the feast, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath [on the northern border of Israel] to the Brook of Egypt [at Israel’s southern border], before the LORD our God, for seven days and seven more days [beyond the prescribed period for the Feast of Booths], fourteen days in all. <a href="/csb/1_kings/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt —observed the festival at that time in the presence of the LORD our God, seven days, and seven more days—fourteen days. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt—observed the festival at that time in the presence of the LORD our God, seven days, and seven more days—14 days. <a href="/asv/1_kings/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt, before Jehovah our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. <a href="/cev/1_kings/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Solomon and the huge crowd celebrated the Festival of Shelters at the temple for seven days. There were people from as far away as the Egyptian Gorge in the south and Lebo-Hamath in the north. <a href="/erv/1_kings/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At that time Solomon and all Israel celebrated the Festival [of Booths]. A large crowd had come from [the territory between] the border of Hamath and the River of Egypt to be near the LORD our God for seven days [more days], fourteen days total." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> There at the Temple, Solomon and all the people of Israel celebrated the Festival of Shelters for seven days. There was a huge crowd of people from as far away as Hamath Pass in the north and the Egyptian border in the south. <a href="/isv/1_kings/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Solomon observed the Festival of Tents at that time, as did all of Israel with him. A large assembly came up from as far away as Lebo-hamath and the Wadi of Egypt to appear in the presence of the LORD our God, not just for seven days, but for seven days after that, a total of fourteen days. <a href="/msb/1_kings/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/1_kings/8.htm">NET Bible</a> At that time Solomon and all Israel with him celebrated a festival before the LORD our God for two entire weeks. This great assembly included people from all over the land, from Lebo Hamath in the north to the Brook of Egypt in the south. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from Lebo Hamath to the Wadi of Egypt, before the LORD our God in the house which he built, eating and drinking and rejoicing before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days; fourteen days. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entrance into Hamath to the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. <a href="/web/1_kings/8.htm">World English Bible</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before Yahweh our God, seven days and seven more days, even fourteen days. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Solomon makes, at that time, the festival—and all Israel with him, a great assembly from the entering in of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt—before our God YHWH, [for] seven days and seven [more] days—fourteen days. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Solomon maketh, at that time, the festival -- and all Israel with him, a great assembly from the entering in of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt -- before Jehovah our God, seven days and seven days; fourteen days. <a href="/slt/1_kings/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Solomon will make the festival in that day, and all Israel with him, a great convocation from the going in of Hamath even to the torrent of Egypt, before Jehovah our God seven days and seven days, fourteen days.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Solomon made at the same time a solemn feast, and all Israel with him, a great multitude from the entrance of Emath to the river of Egypt, before the Lord our God, seven days and seven days, that is, fourteen days. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Solomon made, at that time, a celebratory festival, and all of Israel with him, a great multitude, from the entrance of Hamath to the river of Egypt, in the sight of the Lord our God, for seven days plus seven days, that is, fourteen days. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/8.htm">New American Bible</a> On this occasion Solomon and all Israel with him, a great assembly from Lebo-hamath to the Wadi of Egypt, celebrated the festival before the LORD, our God, for seven days. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Solomon held the festival at that time, and all Israel with him—a great assembly, people from Lebo-hamath to the Wadi of Egypt—before the LORD our God, seven days.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Solomon made a feast on that day, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entrance of Hamath to the entrance of the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Solomon made a feast on that day, and all Israel assembled with him from the entrance of Khamath unto the entrance of the river of Egypt before LORD JEHOVAH our God, seven days and seven days fourteen days.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entrance Hamath unto the Brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. <a href="/sep/1_kings/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Solomon kept the feast in that day, and all Israel with him, even a great assembly from the entering in of Hemath to the river of Egypt, before the Lord our God in the house which he built, eating and drinking, and rejoicing before the Lord our God seven days. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/8-65.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/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3553" 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/1_kings/8.htm">Sacrifices of Dedication</a> …64On 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. 65<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hî (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">So at that</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/6256.htm" title="6256: ḇā·‘êṯ- (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with him—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: qā·hāl (N-ms) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">assembly of people</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: mil·lə·ḇō·w (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2574.htm" title="2574: ḥă·māṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place N. of Damascus. From the same as chowmah; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria.">from Lebo-hamath</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: na·ḥal (N-msc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">the Brook</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt—</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">kept</a> <a href="/hebrew/2282.htm" title="2282: he·ḥāḡ (Art:: N-ms) -- A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast. Or chag; from chagag; a festival, or a victim therefor.">the feast</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</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/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘aṯ (Number-msc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">for seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: wə·šiḇ·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: Number-msc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">and seven more</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days—</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·bā·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">fourteen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days in all.</a> 66On 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.…<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="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">2 Chronicles 7:8-10</a> So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / 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="/leviticus/23-34.htm">Leviticus 23:34-36</a> “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. <a href="/deuteronomy/16-13.htm">Deuteronomy 16:13-15</a> You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / 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="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21-23</a> The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. <a href="/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17-18</a> The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing. / Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance. <a href="/numbers/29-12.htm">Numbers 29:12-38</a> On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days. / As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm">2 Chronicles 5:3</a> So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">2 Chronicles 6:3</a> And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">2 Chronicles 7:1-2</a> When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-5.htm">2 Chronicles 7:5</a> And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-7.htm">2 Chronicles 7:7</a> Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-9.htm">2 Chronicles 7:9</a> On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">2 Chronicles 7:11</a> When Solomon had finished the house of the LORD and the royal palace, successfully carrying out all that was in his heart to do for the house of the LORD and for his own palace, <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">2 Chronicles 8:13</a> He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">2 Chronicles 30:26</a> So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath to the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.held<a href="/1_kings/8-2.htm">1 Kings 8:2</a> And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month.<a href="/leviticus/23-34.htm">Leviticus 23:34-43</a> Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD… <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">2 Chronicles 7:8,9</a> Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt… a great<a href="/2_chronicles/30-13.htm">2 Chronicles 30:13</a> And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation.<a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalm 40:9,10</a> I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest… from the entering<a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21,24</a> And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life… <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Numbers 34:5,8</a> And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon unto the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea… <a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Joshua 13:5</a> And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising, from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.the river<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a> In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:<a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Exodus 23:31</a> And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.<a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Numbers 34:5</a> And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon unto the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.seven days<a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">2 Chronicles 7:8,9</a> Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt… <a href="/2_chronicles/30-23.htm">2 Chronicles 30:23</a> And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-55.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-55.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-2.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Fourteen</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-42.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-16.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-46.htm">River</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-40.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/12-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-13.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-3.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-27.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-32.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Fourteen</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-15.htm">River</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-3.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-2.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 8</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">The feast of the temple</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Solomon's blessing</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Solomon's prayer</a> 54. <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Solomon's blessing</a> 62. <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">His sacrifice of peace offerings</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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Solomon, the son of David, was known for his wisdom and for building the Temple in Jerusalem. This event marks a significant moment in Israel's history, as the Temple was the central place of worship and symbolized God's presence among His people. The gathering of "all Israel" indicates a national event, emphasizing the importance of the occasion and the unity of the tribes of Israel.a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt Lebo-hamath and the Brook of Egypt define the northern and southern boundaries of Israel at the time, respectively. Lebo-hamath is located near the entrance to Hamath in modern-day Syria, while the Brook of Egypt is often identified with Wadi El-Arish in the Sinai Peninsula. This phrase underscores the vastness of the kingdom and the inclusivity of the celebration, as people from all over the land gathered. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a>) and the extent of Solomon's reign (<a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a>).kept the feast before the LORD our God The feast referred to here is the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), a significant Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's provision. It is a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving, celebrated with offerings and sacrifices. The phrase "before the LORD our God" indicates that the celebration was not merely a social event but a religious observance, acknowledging God's sovereignty and blessings. This feast also foreshadows the ultimate dwelling of God with His people through Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all The celebration lasted for fourteen days, which included the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles and an additional seven days, likely for the dedication of the Temple. This extended period of celebration highlights the significance of the Temple's completion and dedication. The number seven in the Bible often symbolizes completeness and perfection, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His dwelling place among His people. The dedication of the Temple and the extended feast can be seen as a type of the eternal celebration and worship in the presence of God, as described in <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who led the nation in the dedication of the temple. He is known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, consisting of the twelve tribes. They gathered as a great assembly to celebrate the dedication of the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lebo-hamath.htm">Lebo-hamath</a> A northern boundary of Israel, indicating the vast extent of the assembly gathered for the festival. 4. <a href="/topical/b/brook_of_egypt.htm">Brook of Egypt</a> A southern boundary of Israel, further emphasizing the large geographical area represented by the assembly. 5. <a href="/topical/f/festival.htm">Festival</a> A significant religious celebration marking the dedication of the temple, lasting fourteen days, which included the Feast of Tabernacles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a> The gathering from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt signifies the unity of God's people in worship. Believers today are called to gather in unity, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries, to worship God. <a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_god's_presence.htm">Celebration of God's Presence</a> The festival was a time of rejoicing in God's presence among His people. Christians are encouraged to celebrate God's presence in their lives through regular worship and thanksgiving. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_dedication.htm">Significance of Dedication</a> The dedication of the temple was a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Similarly, believers are called to dedicate their lives and resources to God's service, recognizing His sovereignty and provision. <a href="/topical/o/observance_of_god's_commands.htm">Observance of God's Commands</a> The festival was observed in accordance with God's commands. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's Word in the life of a believer. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_community.htm">Joy in Community</a> The extended celebration reflects the joy found in community worship. Christians are reminded of the joy and strength found in fellowship with other believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_solomon's_hamath-zobah.htm">If 2 Chronicles 8:3 states Solomon conquered Hamath-Zobah, why is there little to no archaeological evidence supporting this campaign? </a> <a href="/q/how_were_142,000_sacrifices_feasible.htm">Given 1 Kings 8:63, where 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep are sacrificed, how is it feasible to perform such a massive ritual in a single location without logistical contradictions? </a> <a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(65) The entering in of Hamath, is the significant name given to the great valley between Lebanon and Anti - Lebanon, which the Greeks called C?le- Syria; for it was the main entrance to Palestine from the north, down which the hosts of Assyria and Babylon so constantly poured. Evidently it extended at this time beyond Damascus.The river of Egypt is not, as might naturally be thought, the Nile, or any of its branches; for the word used signifies rather a "brook" or "torrent," and the torrent, described in <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm" title="And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon to the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.">Numbers 34:5</a> and <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm" title="From there it passed toward Azmon, and went out to the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.">Joshua 15:4</a> as the border of Israel, is identified by all authorities with the torrent falling into the sea at El-Arish.(65, 66) Seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. On the eighth day. . . .--The origin of this curious phrase is singularly illustrated by the account in <a href="/context/2_chronicles/7-9.htm" title="And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.">2Chronicles 7:9-10</a>, for it tells us that the people were dismissed on "the three and twentieth day" of the month, which was the day after the close of the Feast of Tabernacles. Hence it is clear that the festival week of the Dedication preceded the regular feast; and the day of dismissal was the "eighth day," regularly so-called, of the close of the Feast of Tabernacles.Unto their tents.--The old memory of the wandering life of Israel still lingers in this expression, as in the well-known phrase "To your tents, O Israel!" (<a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm" title="And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.">2Samuel 20:1</a>; <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm" title="So when all Israel saw that the king listened not to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to your own house, David. So Israel departed to their tents.">1Kings 12:16</a>.) It may have been suggested to the writer in this place by the ideas symbolised in the Feast of Tabernacles, of which he had just recorded the observance. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 65. - And at that time Solomon held a feast [the necessary sequel to such number of peace offerings (cf. <a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">1 Kings 3:15</a>). All the flesh that could be, must be eaten (<a href="/leviticus/19-5.htm">Leviticus 19:5, 6</a>) ], and all Israel with him, a great congregation [see note on ver. 64. "All Israel" would hardly be an exaggeration], from the entering in of Hamath [the northern boundary of Palestine (<a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a>; cf. 13:31; <a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Joshua 13:5</a>; <a href="/judges/3-3.htm">Judges 3:3</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16</a>; Stanley, S. and P. p. 407; Dict. Bib. 1. p. 644; Porter, pp. 620, 621] unto the river [Heb. נַחַל i.e., torrent bed, watercourse, wady (river is נָהָר). See Stanley, S. and P. pp. 14, 505, 506] of Egypt [i.e., the southern limit of the Holy Land. See <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Numbers 34:5</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Joshua 15:4, 47</a>; <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">2 Kings 24:7</a>; <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a>, where the word is נָהָר refers to the Nile. The Wady el Arish must be intended (Dict. Bib. vol. 3. p. 1046, 1047, and Gesen., Thesaurus, vol. 2. p. 872, Porter, p. 267) ], before the Lord our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days [The two periods are thus distinguished, because they were properly distinct, the first being the feast of dedication, the second the feast of tabernacles. This is more clearly explained in <a href="/2_chronicles/7-9.htm">2 Chronicles 7:9, 10</a>.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/8-65.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So at that הַהִ֣יא ׀ (ha·hî) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בָֽעֵת־ (ḇā·‘êṯ-) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc with him— עִמּוֹ֩ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with a great גָּד֜וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent assembly of people קָהָ֨ל (qā·hāl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> Assembly, convocation, congregation from Lebo-hamath חֲמָ֣ת ׀ (ḥă·māṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2574.htm">Strong's 2574: </a> Hamath -- a place North of Damascus to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the Brook נַ֣חַל (na·ḥal) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft of Egypt— מִצְרַ֗יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa observed וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the feast הֶחָ֡ג (he·ḥāḡ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2282.htm">Strong's 2282: </a> A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast before לִפְנֵי֙ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (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 our God אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative for seven שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days יָמִ֖ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day and seven [more] וְשִׁבְעַ֣ת (wə·šiḇ·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days— יָמִ֑ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day fourteen אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> Four days in all. יֽוֹם׃ (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 8:65 So Solomon held the feast at that (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/8-64.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 8:64"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:64" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 8:66"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:66" /></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>