1 Kings 8:2 net — All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim(the seventh month).

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"All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim(the seventh month)."

— 1 Kings 8:2, NET Bible

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1 Kings 8 — Context

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Solomon Moves the Ark into the Temple Then Solomon convened in Jerusalem Israel’s elders, all the leaders of the Israelite tribes and families, so they could witness the transferal of the ark of the LORD’s covenant from the City of David(that is, Zion).

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All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim(the seventh month).

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When all Israel’s elders had arrived, the priests lifted the ark.

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The priests and Levites carried the ark of the LORD, the tent of meeting, and all the holy items in the tent.

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Now King Solomon and all the Israelites who had assembled with him went on ahead of the ark and sacrificed more sheep and cattle than could be counted or numbered.

1 Kings 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:2 say?
1 Kings 8:2 in the NET Bible reads: “All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim(the seventh month).”
Where is 1 Kings 8:2 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 8:2.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:2 in?
1 Kings 8:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 8:2?
1 Kings 8:2 reads (NET): “All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim(the seventh month).” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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