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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

1 Kings 8 - Introduction

A.M. 3000. B.C. 1004.

The chief men of Israel called together, 1Ki 8:1, 1 Kings 8:2. The ark fixed in the most holy place, 1 Kings 8:3. God takes possession of it by a cloud, 1 Kings 8:10. Solomon tells the people the occasion of their meeting, 1 Kings 8:13. The prayer of dedication, 1 Kings 8:22. He dismisses the assembly with a blessing and an exhortation, 1 Kings 8:54. Offers abundance of sacrifices, 1 Kings 8:62.

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See also 1 Kings 8 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 The feast of the dedication of the Temple. 12 and 54 Solomons blessing. 22 Solomons prayer. 62 His sacrifice of peace offrings. 1 THEN [NOTE: 2 Chronicles 5:2.] Solomon assembled the Elders of...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The dedication of the temple. (1-11) The occasion. (12-21) Solomon's prayer. (22-53) His blessing and exhortation. (54-61) Solomon's peace-offerings. (62-66)...

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