King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the sacrifice of peace offerings which Shlomo offered to ADONAI, he offered 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. Thus the king and all the people of Isra'el dedicated the house of ADONAI.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
And Solomon offered for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, which he offered unto Jehovah, two and twenty thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Solomon{H8010} offered{H2076} a sacrifice{H2077} of peace offerings{H8002}, which he offered{H2076} unto the LORD{H3068}, two{H8147} and twenty{H6242} thousand{H505} oxen{H1241}, and an hundred{H3967} and twenty{H6242} thousand{H505} sheep{H6629}. So the king{H4428} and all the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478} dedicated{H2596} the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezra 6:16
- And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
Ezra 6:17
- And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
Nehemiah 12:27
- ¶ And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, [with] cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.
2 Chronicles 15:11
- And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil [which] they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep.
2 Chronicles 29:32
- And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, [and] two hundred lambs: all these [were] for a burnt offering to the LORD.
2 Chronicles 29:35
- And also the burnt offerings [were] in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for [every] burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in order.
2 Chronicles 2:4
- Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate [it] to him, [and] to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This [is an ordinance] for ever to Israel.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 8:63
1 Kings 8:63 is part of the narrative describing the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, built under the reign of King Solomon. This event marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as the Temple was intended to be the central place of worship for the Israelites, a permanent dwelling for the presence of God, replacing the portable Tabernacle that had served this purpose during the wilderness wanderings and the early period of settlement in the Promised Land.
The verse itself highlights several key themes:
1. **Worship and Sacrifice**: Solomon's offering of a vast number of animals—22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep—as peace offerings reflects the magnitude of the occasion and the depth of his dedication. Peace offerings were a type of sacrifice that symbolized communion and fellowship with God, expressing gratitude or fulfilling a vow. The sheer scale of these offerings underscores the significance of the Temple's completion and the communal joy associated with this event.
2. **Communal Participation**: The text emphasizes that this was not just Solomon's dedication but involved "all the children of Israel." This communal aspect is crucial, as it demonstrates the collective commitment of the nation to the worship of the Lord and acknowledges the Temple as a national sanctuary.
3. **Dedication of the Temple**: The dedication of the Temple was a grand ceremonial event that included prayers, blessings, and the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant into the Holy of Holies. The peace offerings were part of the broader dedication ceremony, consecrating the Temple for its divine purpose.
4. **Historical Context**: The construction of the Temple was one of Solomon's most significant achievements and represented the stability and prosperity of Israel during his reign. It was also a fulfillment of the wishes of his father, King David, who had desired to build a house for the Lord but was not allowed to do so because he was a man of war.
In summary, 1 Kings 8:63 encapsulates the themes of worship, communal devotion, and the historical significance of the Temple's dedication. It reflects the grandeur of the event and the collective religious fervor of the Israelite nation as they celebrated the completion of a central edifice for their faith, which was to play a critical role in their religious identity and practice.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H2077
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶבַח
Transliteration: zebach
Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H8002
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
Transliteration: shelem
Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H6242
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
Transliteration: ʻesrîym
Pronunciation: es-reem'
Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). - Strong's Number: H505
There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלֶף
Transliteration: ʼeleph
Pronunciation: eh'-lef
Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - 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). - 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. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - 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. - Strong's Number: H2596
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנַךְ
Transliteration: chânak
Pronunciation: khaw-nak'
Description: a primitive root; (compare חָנַק); properly, to narrow; figuratively, to initiate or discipline; dedicate, train up. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).