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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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19th Century
Anglican
Assembled. — (Nô‘ad, to meet at an appointed time and place,Exodus 25:22). Not the same word as in [Reference…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
Presbyterian
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…
