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Then he brought all the gifts his father, David, had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the various articles—and he stored them in the treasuries of the LORD’s Temple. <a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Thus all the work that King Solomon did on the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things that David his father had dedicated, the silver, the gold, and the vessels, and stored them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a> So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a> So all the work that King Solomon had done for the house of the LORD was finished; and Solomon brought in the things which his father David had dedicated: the silver and the gold and the furnishings. He put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So all the work that King Solomon performed in the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the offerings vowed by his father David, the silver and the gold and the utensils, and he put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Thus all the work that King Solomon performed in the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things dedicated by his father David, the silver and the gold and the utensils, and he put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Thus all the work that King Solomon performed in the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things dedicated by his father David, the silver and the gold and the utensils, and he put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus all the work that King Solomon did in the house of Yahweh was finished. And Solomon brought in the things set apart as holy by his father David, the silver and the gold and the utensils, and he put them in the treasuries of the house of Yahweh. <a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So all the work that King Solomon did on the house of the LORD was completed. Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the utensils—and he put them in the treasuries of the LORD’S house. <a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So all the work King Solomon did in the LORD’s temple was completed. Then Solomon brought in the consecrated things of his father David —the silver, the gold, and the utensils—and put them in the treasuries of the LORD’s temple. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So all the work King Solomon did in the LORD&#8217s temple was completed. Then Solomon brought in the consecrated things of his father David—the silver, the gold, and the utensils—and put them in the treasuries of the LORD&#8217s temple. <a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus all the work that king Solomon wrought in the house of Jehovah was finished. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated, even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, and put them in the treasuries of the house of Jehovah. <a href="/cev/1_kings/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After the LORD's temple was finished, Solomon put into its storage rooms everything that his father David had dedicated to the LORD, including the gold and the silver. <a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus all the work that king Solomon wrought in the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated, even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, and put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All the work King Solomon did on the LORD's temple was finished. He brought the holy things that had belonged to his father David-the silver, gold, and utensils-and put them in the storerooms of the LORD's temple. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> When King Solomon finished all the work on the Temple, he placed in the Temple storerooms all the things that his father David had dedicated to the LORD--the silver, gold, and other articles. <a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Thus all the work that King Solomon performed in the LORD's Temple was finished. Then Solomon brought in the articles that had been dedicated by his father David, including silver, gold, and other utensils, and he placed them into storage in the treasuries of the LORD's Temple. <a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a> When King Solomon finished constructing the LORD's temple, he put the holy items that belonged to his father David (the silver, gold, and other articles) in the treasuries of the LORD's temple. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thus all the work that Solomon performed in the house of the LORD was finished. Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated, the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, and put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, he placed among the treasures of the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Thus all the work that King Solomon did in Yahweh’s house was finished. Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the vessels—and put them in the treasuries of Yahweh’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it is complete—all the work that King Solomon has made [for] the house of YHWH, and Solomon brings in the sanctified things of his father David; he has put the silver, and the gold, and the vessels in the treasuries of the house of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it is complete -- all the work that king Solomon hath made for the house of Jehovah, and Solomon bringeth in the sanctified things of David his father; the silver, and the gold, and the vessels he hath put in the treasuries of the house of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the work will be completed which king Solomon made for the house of Jehovah. And Solomon will bring in the holy things of David his father: the silver and the gold and the vessels he gave into the treasures of the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Solomon finished all the work that he made in the house of the Lord, and brought in the things that David his father had dedicated, the silver and the gold, and the vessels, and laid them up in the treasures of the house of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Solomon perfected all the work that he was doing in the house of the Lord. And he brought in the things that his father David had sanctified: the silver, and the gold, and the vessels. And he stored these in the treasuries of the house of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a> When all the work undertaken by King Solomon in the house of the LORD was completed, he brought in the votive offerings of his father David, and put the silver, gold, and other articles in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus all the work that King Solomon did on the house of the LORD was finished. Solomon brought in the things that his father David had dedicated, the silver, the gold, and the vessels, and stored them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus was ended all the work that King Solomon made in the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; the silver and the gold and the vessels, and placed them among the treasures of the house of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he finished all the work that King Solomon did in the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and Solomon brought the holy things of David his father. He brought silver and gold and vessels to the treasury of the house of LORD JEHOVAH. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thus all the work that king Solomon wrought in the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated, the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, and put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> So the work of the house of the Lord which Solomon wrought was finished; and Solomon brought in the holy things of David his father, and all the holy things of Solomon; he put the silver, and the gold, and the furniture, into the treasures of the house of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-51.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=2803" 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/7.htm">Completion of the Gold Furnishings</a> …50the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 51<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">So all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: ham·mə·lā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the work</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/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</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/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 performed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">for the house</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: wat·tiš·lam (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">was completed.</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.">Then Solomon</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/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought in the items</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</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/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qā·ḏə·šê (N-mpc) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">had dedicated—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: hak·kê·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">the furnishings—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and he placed them</a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: bə·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository.">in the treasuries</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</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.">of the LORD.</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_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2-9</a> Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a> So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">1 Chronicles 22:14-16</a> Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. / You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">1 Chronicles 28:14-18</a> the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; / the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; / the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4-5</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. / The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-2</a> Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">2 Chronicles 6:1-2</a> Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. / But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.” <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-11</a> Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ... <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-66</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="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a> And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ... <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3-7</a> They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” ... <a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32-43</a> So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; / the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; ... <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Exodus 40:33</a> And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.was ended<a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Exodus 40:33</a> And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work.<a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Ezra 6:15</a> And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.<a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.<a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">2 Samuel 8:7-11</a> And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem… <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">1 Chronicles 18:7,8,10,11</a> And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem… <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26-28</a> Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-34.htm">Treasuries</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-47.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-26.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">Treasuries</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-11.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-23.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a> 6. <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a> 40. <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. This phrase marks the culmination of a significant period in Israel's history, the completion of the Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was a monumental project that took seven years to complete (<a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a>). It was a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). The completion signifies not only a physical structure but also a spiritual center for Israel, where God's presence would dwell among His people. The Temple's completion is a testament to Solomon's wisdom and leadership, as well as God's faithfulness to His covenant with David.Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated— David, Solomon's father, had amassed a significant amount of wealth and materials for the Temple, as recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">1 Chronicles 22:14</a>. David's dedication of these items reflects his deep devotion to God and his desire to honor Him, even though he was not permitted to build the Temple himself (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2-3</a>). This act of bringing in the dedicated items symbolizes the continuation of David's legacy and the fulfillment of his vision through Solomon. It also highlights the importance of generational faithfulness and the passing down of spiritual heritage.the silver, the gold, and the furnishings— The mention of silver, gold, and furnishings underscores the opulence and grandeur of the Temple. These materials were not only valuable but also symbolically significant, representing purity, divinity, and the glory of God. The use of precious metals and elaborate furnishings was intended to reflect the majesty and holiness of God, as seen in the detailed descriptions of the Tabernacle in Exodus. The Temple's wealth also served as a testament to Israel's prosperity and God's blessing upon the nation during Solomon's reign.and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. The treasuries of the Temple were storerooms designated for the safekeeping of valuable items and offerings. By placing the dedicated items in the treasuries, Solomon was ensuring that they were preserved and used for the service and worship of God. This act of stewardship reflects the biblical principle of dedicating one's resources to God's purposes. The treasuries also served a practical function, supporting the Temple's operations and the needs of the priests and Levites. This phrase highlights the importance of wise management of resources in the service of God and His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Solomon's father, the former king of Israel, who had gathered materials for the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a> Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_treasuries_of_the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The Treasuries of the House of the LORD</a> Storage areas within the temple where valuable items were kept. 5. <a href="/topical/c/completion_of_the_temple.htm">Completion of the Temple</a> The event marking the end of the construction of the temple, a significant milestone in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_preparation.htm">Faithfulness in Preparation</a> David's dedication of materials for the temple shows the importance of preparing for future generations. We should consider how our actions today can impact the faith of those who come after us. <a href="/topical/c/completion_of_god's_work.htm">Completion of God's Work</a> Solomon's completion of the temple reminds us of the importance of finishing the tasks God has given us. We should strive to complete our God-given missions with diligence and dedication. <a href="/topical/d/dedication_to_god.htm">Dedication to God</a> The act of placing valuable items in the temple's treasuries symbolizes dedicating our best to God. We should evaluate what we are dedicating to God in our own lives—our time, talents, and resources. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> The transition from David to Solomon in building the temple illustrates the legacy of faith. We should consider what spiritual legacy we are leaving for others. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> The use of silver and gold in the temple teaches us about the stewardship of resources. We should manage our resources wisely and use them for God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a> <a href="/q/do_1_kings_7_48-51_treasures_match_other_accounts.htm">Do the treasures listed in 1 Kings 7:48-51 align with known temple inventories or is there any inconsistency with other biblical accounts?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_urge_solomon_to_punish_joab_and_shimei.htm">In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?</a> <a href="/q/why_bypass_primogeniture_in_1_kings_1.htm">Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_qoheleth_in_ecclesiastes.htm">Who is Qoheleth in the Book of Ecclesiastes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51) The things which David his father had dedicated.--For the account of the dedication of various treasures, by David and by the princes of Israel, for the House of the Lord, see <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm" title="Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, with which Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.">1Chronicles 18:8</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/18-10.htm" title="He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to inquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.">1Chronicles 18:10-11</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/22-3.htm" title="And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;">1Chronicles 22:3-5</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/22-14.htm" title="Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and you may add thereto.">1Chronicles 22:14-16</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/28-14.htm" title="He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:">1Chronicles 28:14-18</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/29-2.htm" title="Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.">1Chronicles 29:2-5</a>. The accumulation was enormous. It had evidently been the work of years to gather it out of the spoils of many victories, offered in that spirit of thankful devotion which is expressed in David's own words: "Both riches and honour come of thee . . . and of thine own have we given unto thee" (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm" title="Both riches and honor come of you, and you reign over all; and in your hand is power and might; and in your hand it is to make great, and to give strength to all.">1Chronicles 29:12</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm" title="But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of you, and of your own have we given you.">1Chronicles 29:14</a>). The words used in the text seem to indicate that besides the vessels of gold, silver, and brass, gold and silver, in money or in ingots, were brought into the sacred treasury. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 51. - So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the Lord. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated [marg. holy things of David (<a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">2 Samuel 8:8, 10, 11</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/22-3.htm">1 Chronicles 22:3, 14, 16</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">1 Chronicles 28:14-18</a>). Cf. 26:26-28]; even the surer, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the Lord. [So that all the store of precious metal and the brass that David had prepared was not absorbed in the decoration and furniture of the temple. There would seem to have been a considerable overplus, which was stored in the temple treasury.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the work הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’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 King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (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 had performed עָשָׂ֛ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (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 was completed. וַתִּשְׁלַם֙ (wat·tiš·lam) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate Then Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה (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 brought in וַיָּבֵ֨א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the consecrated items קָדְשֵׁ֣י ׀ (qā·ḏə·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity of his father אָבִ֗יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father David— דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse the silver, הַכֶּ֤סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money the gold, הַזָּהָב֙ (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the furnishings— הַכֵּלִ֔ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus and he placed them נָתַ֕ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set in the treasuries בְּאֹצְר֖וֹת (bə·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_214.htm">Strong's 214: </a> Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse of the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:51 Thus all the work that king Solomon (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 8:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:1" /></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>