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When all the work Solomon had done for the temple of the Lord was finished, he brought in the things his father David had dedicated—the silver and gold and all the ______
When all the work Solomon had done for the temple of the Lord was finished, he brought in the things his father David had dedicated—the silver and gold and all the ______
furnishings
Solomon summoned to Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from ______, the City of David.
Solomon summoned to Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from ______, the City of David.
Zion
And all the Israelites came together to the king at the time of the festival in the ______ month.
And all the Israelites came together to the king at the time of the festival in the ______ month.
seventh
When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ______.
When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ______.
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King Solomon and the entire assembly of Israel that had gathered about him were before the ark, sacrificing so many sheep and cattle that they could not be ______ or counted.
King Solomon and the entire assembly of Israel that had gathered about him were before the ark, sacrificing so many sheep and cattle that they could not be ______ or counted.
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The priests then brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the ______.
The priests then brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the ______.
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The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its carrying ______.
The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its carrying ______.
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There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at ______, where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt.
There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at ______, where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt.
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The priests then withdrew from the ______ Place.
The priests then withdrew from the ______ Place.
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Study Notes
Solomon's Temple and the Ark of the Covenant
- Completion of the temple construction marked a significant achievement for Solomon, fulfilling a major vision from his father, King David.
- Dedicated items from David included silver, gold, and various sacred objects used in temple worship.
- Solomon called upon the elders of Israel, tribal heads, and family chiefs to gather in Jerusalem for a ceremonial event.
- The gathering's primary purpose was to bring the Ark of the Lord's Covenant from Zion, known as the City of David, to its new location in the temple.
- The assembly coincided with a major festival, emphasizing the religious significance of the occasion.
- Levites, designated as temple caretakers, physically lifted the Ark and participated in the procession into the temple.
- During the event, King Solomon and the gathered Israelites offered an overwhelming number of sacrifices, symbolizing devotion and gratitude, to the extent that they were immeasurable.
- The Ark was placed in the Most Holy Place, the innermost sanctuary of the temple, where it received the utmost sanctity.
- Two cherubim, representing divine presence, spread their wings over the Ark, creating a sacred space.
- The Ark contained only the two tablets of the covenant, which Moses had placed within it at Mount Sinai, signifying God's law and agreements with the Israelites.
- After placing the Ark, the priests withdrew from the Most Holy Place, indicating that the sacred space was now established.
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Test your knowledge on the completion of Solomon's temple and the ceremony of bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Questions may cover details such as the items dedicated by David, the gathering of Israelite elders, and the significance of the Ark.
