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Who summoned into his presence the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families?
King Solomon.
Whom did King Solomon summon into his presence?
The elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families.
Where did King Solomon summon the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families?
His presence at Jerusalem.
Why did King Solomon summon into his presence the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families?
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What is the city of David?
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When did all the Israelites come together to King Solomon?
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What is the seventh month?
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What is the month of Ethanim?
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Who took up the ark when all the elders of Israel had arrived?
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According to 1 Kings chapter 8 verse 4, what did they bring up?
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Who carried them up?
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Who were sacrificing so many sheep and cattle that they could not be recorded or counted?
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How many sheep and cattle were King Solomon and the entire assembly of Israel sacrificing?
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Who brought the ark of the Lord's covenant to its place?
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What was the inner sanctuary of the temple?
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Where did the priests put the ark of the Lord's covenant?
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Who spread their wings over the place of the ark?
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Where did the cherubim spread their wings?
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What did the cherubim overshadow?
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How long were those poles?
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From where could their ends be seen?
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From where could their ends not be seen?
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What was in the ark?
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What had Moses placed in the ark at Horeb?
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Where had Moses placed the two stone tablets in the ark?
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Where had the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites?
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Who withdrew from the Holy Place?
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When did the cloud fill the temple of the Lord?
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What filled the temple of the Lord?
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Why could the priests not perform their services?
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What could the priests not perform?
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According to 1 Kings chapter 8 verse 12, what did Solomon say?
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What has the Lord said that he would dwell?
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Who has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud?
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What have Solomon indeed built for the Lord?
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What temple has Solomon built for you?
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According to 1 Kings chapter 8 verse 14, who was standing there?
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Study Notes
King Solomon and the Assembly of Israel
- King Solomon summoned the elders of Israel, heads of tribes, and chiefs of Israelite families to Jerusalem.
- The purpose was to bring up the ark of the Lord's covenant from Zion, known as the City of David.
Festival and Gathering
- Israelites gathered during the festival in the month of Ethanim, which is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar.
- This significant event saw the assembly coming together to witness the transfer of the ark.
Ark and Sacred Furnishings
- Priests were responsible for carrying up the ark of the Lord along with the tent of meeting and all sacred furnishings.
- The sacrifices made by King Solomon and the assembly were numerous, too many to be counted.
Placement of the Ark
- The priests placed the ark in the inner sanctuary, referred to as the Most Holy Place, within the temple.
- Cherubim spread their wings over the ark and its carrying poles, which were long enough to be seen from the Holy Place but not from outside.
Contents of the Ark
- Inside the ark, there were only the two stone tablets that Moses placed there at Horeb.
- These tablets contained the covenant made by the Lord with the Israelites.
The Divine Presence
- When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, a cloud filled the temple, indicating the Lord's presence.
- The cloud prevented the priests from performing their services due to its overwhelming presence.
Solomon’s Reflection
- Solomon remarked that the Lord said He would dwell in a dark cloud, indicating the mysterious nature of divine presence.
- He acknowledged the magnificent temple he had built for the Lord, highlighting the significance of the structure.
Assembly's State
- The whole assembly of Israel was present, creating a sense of unity and reverence during this pivotal moment in their worship and history.
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