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

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An Uncountable Sacrifice

Commentators note the phrase 'could not be counted' is likely a hyperbole to express the sheer magnitude of the sacrifices. This extravagant act of worship, far exceeding even King David's earlier sacrifices for the ark, demonstrated the immense joy, gratitude, and solemnity of dedicating God's permanent house.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 8:5

19th Century

Bishop

Sacrificing. —This inaugural sacrifice corresponded on a grand scale to the ceremonial of the day, when David brought up the ark t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 8:5

17th Century

Pastor

And King Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were
assembled together
On…

Matthew Henry

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…