1 Kings 8:5

King James Version:

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And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, [were] with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude.

Complete Jewish Bible:

King Shlomo and the whole community of Isra'el assembled in his presence were with him in front of the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen in numbers beyond counting or recording.

Berean Standard Bible:

There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered.

American Standard Version:

And king Solomon and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be counted nor numbered for multitude.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And king^{H4428} Solomon^{H8010}, and all the congregation^{H5712} of Israel^{H3478}, that were assembled^{H3259} unto him, were with him before^{H6440} the ark^{H727}, sacrificing^{H2076} sheep^{H6629} and oxen^{H1241}, that could not be told^{H5608} nor numbered^{H4487} for multitude^{H7230}.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 8:5

1 Kings 8:5 captures a momentous occasion in the history of ancient Israel, detailing the dedication of the newly constructed Temple in Jerusalem by King Solomon. This event marks the culmination of a significant promise and aspiration of the Israelite people, as the Temple was intended to be the permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

The verse highlights the grand scale of the celebration, emphasizing the vast number of people gathered for the ceremony, including King Solomon and the entire congregation of Israel. The congregation's participation underscores the collective religious fervor and national pride associated with the Temple's completion. The sheer number of sacrifices—sheep and oxen so numerous they could not be counted—reflects the magnitude of the occasion and the depth of the people's devotion. These sacrifices were likely offerings of thanksgiving and dedication, signifying the people's gratitude to God for fulfilling His promises and providing them with a central place of worship.

Historically, this event would have occurred during the peak of Solomon's reign, a period characterized by political stability, economic prosperity, and religious centralization. The Temple itself became a symbol of God's covenant with Israel and the focal point of Israelite religious life, with its dedication serving as a high point in the narrative of the Israelite monarchy. The verse encapsulates the themes of divine promise, national unity, and religious dedication, as the people of Israel celebrate the realization of a long-held dream.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8010
   There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
   Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
   Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
   Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5712
   There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵדָה
   Transliteration: ʻêdâh
   Pronunciation: ay-daw'
   Description: feminine of עֵד in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd); assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare עֵדָה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3259
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָעַד
   Transliteration: yâʻad
   Pronunciation: yaw-ad'
   Description: a primitive root; to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to engage (for marriage); agree,(maxke an) appoint(-ment, a time), assemble (selves), betroth, gather (selves, together), meet (together), set (a time).
   
6. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
7. Strong's Number: H727
   There are 467 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼârôwn
   Pronunciation: aw-rone'
   Description: or אָרֹן; from אָרָה (in the sense of gathering); a box; ark, chest, coffin.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2076
   There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זָבַח
   Transliteration: zâbach
   Pronunciation: zaw-bakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice); kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay.
   
9. Strong's Number: H6629
   There are 247 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צֹאן
   Transliteration: tsôʼn
   Pronunciation: tsone
   Description: or צאוֹן; (Psalm 144:13), from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men); (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds).
   
10. Strong's Number: H1241
    There are 172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּקָר
    Transliteration: bâqâr
    Pronunciation: baw-kawr'
    Description: from בָּקַר; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd; beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox.
    
11. Strong's Number: H5608
    There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָפַר
    Transliteration: çâphar
    Pronunciation: saw-far'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate; commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer.
    
12. Strong's Number: H4487
    There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָנָה
    Transliteration: mânâh
    Pronunciation: maw-naw'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll; appoint, count, number, prepare, set, tell.
    
13. Strong's Number: H7230
    There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֹב
    Transliteration: rôb
    Pronunciation: robe
    Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).