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

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Extravagant Worship

The verse describes an immense number of sacrifices, so many they "could not be counted." This highlights the overwhelming scale of Israel's worship and dedication. This was not a small, formal ceremony but an extravagant outpouring of devotion to God as His presence, symbolized by the ark, entered the new temple.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 5:6

19th Century

Bishop

Assembled. — (Nô‘ad, to meet at an appointed time and place,Exodus 25:22). Not the same word as in [Reference…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 5:6

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 5:1–10

17th Century

Minister

The ark was a type of Christ, and, as such, a token of the presence of God. That gracious promise, Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end o…