1 Kings 8:62 net — Solomon Dedicates the Temple The king and all Israel with him were presenting sacrifices to the LORD.

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"Solomon Dedicates the Temple The king and all Israel with him were presenting sacrifices to the LORD."

— 1 Kings 8:62, NET Bible

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1 Kings 8 — Context

59

May the LORD our God be constantly aware of these requests of mine I have presented to him, so that he might vindicate his servant and his people Israel as the need arises.

60

Then all the nations of the earth will recognize that the LORD is the only genuine God.

61

May you demonstrate wholehearted devotion to the LORD our God by following his rules and obeying his commandments, as you are presently doing.”

62

Solomon Dedicates the Temple The king and all Israel with him were presenting sacrifices to the LORD.

63

Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep. Then the king and all the Israelites dedicated the LORD’s temple.

64

That day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard that is in front of the LORD’s temple. He offered there burnt sacrifices, grain offerings, and the fat from the peace offerings, because the bronze altar that stood before the LORD was too small to hold all these offerings.

65

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 Stream of Egypt in the south.

1 Kings 8:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:62 say?
1 Kings 8:62 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon Dedicates the Temple The king and all Israel with him were presenting sacrifices to the LORD.”
Where is 1 Kings 8:62 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:62 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 62.
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 8:62.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:62 in?
1 Kings 8:62 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 8:62?
1 Kings 8:62 reads (NET): “Solomon Dedicates the Temple The king and all Israel with him were presenting sacrifices to the LORD.” 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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