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The same day did the king make the middle of the court holy that was before the house of Yahweh; for there he offered the burnt offering, and the meal-offering, and the fat of the peace-offerings, because the brazen altar that was before Yahweh was too little to receive the burnt offering, and the meal-offering, and the fat of the peace-offerings.
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An Altar Overflowing
Commentators explain that the number of dedication sacrifices was so immense that the bronze altar, the designated place for offerings, was simply too small. To accommodate this extraordinary act of worship, Solomon consecrated the entire middle area of the temple court, temporarily turning it into one giant altar. This highlights the overwhelming scale of gratitude and devotion expressed at the temple's dedication.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:64
18th Century
Theologian
The middle of the court—or, "the whole area of the court"—refers to the entire "mid" space within the enclosing walls. This area thus became…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:64
17th Century
Pastor
The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that
was before the house of the Lord
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:62–66
17th Century
Minister
Solomon offered a great sacrifice. He kept the feast of tabernacles, as it seems, after the feast of dedication. Thus should we go home, rejoicing,…