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A Gathering of Leaders
Solomon didn't summon every citizen but specifically gathered the nation's leaders: elders, tribal heads, and chiefs of prominent families. Commentators explain this was a formal, representative act, signifying that all of Israel was participating through its designated leadership in this sacred task.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:1
18th Century
Theologian
There seems to be a contrast here between the more popular proceedings of David (2 Samuel 6:1) and the statelier system of his son, who…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:1
19th Century
Bishop
The elders. —If in this description—found also in 2 Chronicles 5:2, and taken, no doubt, from the original document—
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel
The judges in the several cities, or senators of the great sanhedrim, as…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The bringing in the ark is the end that must crown the work. This was done with great solemnity.
The ark was fixed in the place appointed fo…