King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, having observed the dedication of the altar for seven days and the festival for seven days.
Berean Standard Bible:
On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more.
American Standard Version:
And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And in the eighth{H8066} day{H3117} they made{H6213} a solemn assembly{H6116}: for they kept{H6213} the dedication{H2598} of the altar{H4196} seven{H7651} days{H3117}, and the feast{H2282} seven{H7651} days{H3117}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 23:36
- Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it [is] a solemn assembly; [and] ye shall do no servile work [therein].
Joel 1:14
- ¶ Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders [and] all the inhabitants of the land [into] the house of the LORD your God, and cry unto the LORD,
Deuteronomy 16:8
- Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day [shall be] a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work [therein].
Nehemiah 8:18
- Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day [was] a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
1 Kings 8:65
- And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, [even] fourteen days.
2 Chronicles 30:23
- And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept [other] seven days with gladness.
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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 7:9
2 Chronicles 7:9 is set within the broader context of the dedication of Solomon's Temple, an event of immense religious and historical significance in ancient Israel. The verse specifically describes the conclusion of a week-long celebration that followed the Temple's dedication. The number seven in the Bible often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection, and here it marks the thoroughness and solemnity of the occasion.
The "eighth day" mentioned in the verse is significant because it goes beyond the seven-day period, suggesting a new beginning or an additional day of particular sanctity. On this day, the people of Israel held a "solemn assembly," which was a sacred gathering for worship and reflection, emphasizing the importance of the occasion. This assembly would have been a time for the community to come together, to listen to the Law, to pray, and to celebrate the covenant relationship between God and His people, as well as the completion of the Temple, which was to be the central place of worship.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the reign of King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom and wealth. The construction of the Temple was one of the hallmarks of his reign and represented the stability and prosperity of Israel at the time. The dedication of the altar and the subsequent feast were not only celebrations but also acts of consecration, setting apart the Temple and its altar for sacred use according to the laws and rituals prescribed by the Torah. This event would have served to reinforce the religious identity of the Israelites and their commitment to Yahweh, the God of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8066
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמִינִי
Transliteration: shᵉmîynîy
Pronunciation: shem-ee-nee'
Description: from שְׁמֹנֶה; eight; eight. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H6116
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲצָרָה
Transliteration: ʻătsârâh
Pronunciation: ats-aw-raw'
Description: or עֲצֶרֶת; from עָצָר; an assembly, especially on afestival or holiday; (solemn) assembly (meeting). - Strong's Number: H2598
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲנֻכָּה
Transliteration: chănukkâh
Pronunciation: khan-ook-kaw'
Description: from חָנַךְ; initiation, i.e. consecration; dedicating(-tion). - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H7651
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁבַע
Transliteration: shebaʻ
Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה. - Strong's Number: H2282
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַג
Transliteration: chag
Pronunciation: khag
Description: or חָג; from חָגַג; a festival, or a victim therefor; (solemn) feast (day), sacrifice, solemnity.