Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the eighth day they held an assembly, for they had celebrated the dedication of the altar for seven days and the festival for seven days more. New Living Translation On the eighth day they had a closing ceremony, for they had celebrated the dedication of the altar for seven days and the Festival of Shelters for seven days. English Standard Version And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for they had kept the dedication of the altar seven days and the feast seven days. Berean Standard Bible On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. King James Bible And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. New King James Version And on the eighth day they held a sacred assembly, for they observed the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. New American Standard Bible And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, because they held the dedication of the altar for seven days, and the feast for seven days. NASB 1995 On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar they observed seven days and the feast seven days. NASB 1977 And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar they observed seven days, and the feast seven days. Legacy Standard Bible And on the eighth day they celebrated a solemn assembly; for the dedication of the altar they celebrated seven days and the feast seven days. Amplified Bible On the eighth day they held a celebration, for they had observed the dedication of the altar for seven days, and the feast for seven days. Christian Standard Bible On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar lasted seven days and the festival seven days. Holman Christian Standard Bible On the eighth day they held a sacred assembly, for the dedication of the altar lasted seven days and the festival seven days. American Standard Version And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. Contemporary English Version Then on the next day, everyone came together for worship. They had celebrated a total of 14 days, 7 days for the dedication of the altar and 7 more days for the festival. English Revised Version And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the eighth day there was an assembly. They had observed the dedication of the altar for seven days and celebrated the festival for [another] seven days. Good News Translation They had spent seven days for the dedication of the altar and then seven more days for the festival. On the last day they had a closing celebration, International Standard Version On the day after the festival ended, they convened a solemn assembly, because they had been dedicating the altar for seven days and observing the festival for seven days. Majority Standard Bible On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. NET Bible On the eighth day they held an assembly, for they had dedicated the altar for seven days and celebrated the festival for seven more days. New Heart English Bible On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. Webster's Bible Translation And on the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. World English Bible On the eighth day, they held a solemn assembly; for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they make a restraint on the eighth day, because they have made the dedication of the altar [for] seven days, and the celebration [for] seven days. Young's Literal Translation And they make on the eighth day a restraint, because the dedication of the altar they have made seven days, and the feast seven days. Smith's Literal Translation And they will do in the eighth day a restraint: for they did the consecration of the altar, seven days; and the festival, seven days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made on the eighth day a solemn assembly, because he had kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and had celebrated the solemnity seven days. Catholic Public Domain Version And on the eighth day, he held a solemn gathering, because he had dedicated the altar over seven days, and he had celebrated the solemnity over seven days. New American Bible On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for they had celebrated the dedication of the altar for seven days and the feast for seven days. New Revised Standard Version On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly; for they had observed the dedication of the altar seven days and the festival seven days. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSeven days were given for the feast and seven days for the dedication of the house; the extent of both occasions was fourteen days. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Seven days of feasts and seven days of the dedication of the house, the number of these was fourteen days. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly; for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. Brenton Septuagint Translation And on the eighth day he kept a solemn assembly: for he kept a feast of seven days as the dedication of the altar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sacrifices of Dedication…8So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. 9On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. 10On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.… Cross References 1 Kings 8:65-66 So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all. / On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. Leviticus 23:36 For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. Nehemiah 8:18 Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance. 1 Kings 8:2 And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. 1 Kings 12:32-33 And Jeroboam ordained a feast on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, like the feast that was in Judah, and he offered sacrifices on the altar; he made this offering in Bethel to sacrifice to the calves he had set up, and he installed priests in Bethel for the high places he had set up. / On the fifteenth day of the eighth month, a month of his own choosing, Jeroboam offered sacrifices on the altar he had set up in Bethel. So he ordained a feast for the Israelites, offered sacrifices on the altar, and burned incense. 2 Chronicles 5:3 So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. 2 Chronicles 30:21-23 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. Ezra 3:4 They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day. Numbers 29:35-38 On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. / As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. ... Deuteronomy 16:13-15 You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete. John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” John 7:2 However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near. Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Luke 9:33 As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Treasury of Scripture And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. solemn assembly [heb] restraint Leviticus 23:36 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. Deuteronomy 16:8 Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. Nehemiah 8:18 Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner. seven days 2 Chronicles 30:23 And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness. 1 Kings 8:65 And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. Jump to Previous Altar Assembly Celebrated Dedication Eighth Feast Festival Held Holy Kept Making Meeting Observed Offerings Restraint Seven SolemnJump to Next Altar Assembly Celebrated Dedication Eighth Feast Festival Held Holy Kept Making Meeting Observed Offerings Restraint Seven Solemn2 Chronicles 7 1. God having given testimony to Solomon's prayer by fire from heaven, 2. and glory in the temple, the people worship him 4. Solomon's solemn sacrifice 8. Solomon having kept the feasts of tabernacles and dedication, dismisses the people 12. God appearing to Solomon, gives him promises upon condition On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly The eighth day marks the conclusion of the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant festival in the Jewish calendar. This solemn assembly, or "Atzeret," is a sacred gathering that signifies the completion of the festival period. The number eight often symbolizes new beginnings in the Bible, suggesting a renewal or a fresh start after the completion of the seven-day cycle. This assembly is a time of reflection and worship, emphasizing the importance of community and collective devotion to God. The solemnity of the occasion underscores the gravity and reverence with which the Israelites approached their worship and dedication to God. for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days and the feast seven days more Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who led the dedication of the temple, a significant event in Israel's history. 2. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites, newly constructed under Solomon's reign. 3. The Altar A sacred place for sacrifices, symbolizing the people's dedication to God. 4. The Feast of Tabernacles A seven-day festival celebrating God's provision and presence, coinciding with the temple dedication. 5. The Solemn Assembly A sacred gathering on the eighth day, marking the conclusion of the dedication and feast. Teaching Points The Importance of DedicationJust as the Israelites dedicated the temple, we are called to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service. The Role of Worship in Community The solemn assembly and feast highlight the communal aspect of worship, reminding us of the importance of gathering with fellow believers. God's Faithfulness and Provision The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates God's provision, encouraging us to trust in His faithfulness in our own lives. The Significance of Sacred Time The structured time of dedication and feasting underscores the value of setting aside time for spiritual reflection and renewal. Christ as the Fulfillment The temple and its rituals point to Jesus, who fulfills the law and the prophets, inviting us to find our ultimate rest and worship in Him.(9) And in the eighth day--That is, on the twenty-second of the seventh month (Ethanim, or Tisri; 2Chronicles 5:3). They made a solemn assembly.--Comp. Leviticus 23:36. Not mentioned in Kings (1Kings 8:66 says: "and on the eighth day he dismissed the people," i.e., after this final gathering). For they kept the dedication of the altar seven days.--The seven days preceding the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, or the 8th to the 14th Ethanim, had been kept as an extraordinary festival on account of the inauguration of the Temple. After this festival, the Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated in due course for seven days more. This explains the obscure words of 1Kings 8:65, "(Solomon and all Israel) kept the feast . . . seven days and seven days, fourteen days," a brief expression which combines the two distinct celebrations. So Syriac, "seven days of the feast, and seven days of the inauguration of the house; these and these, their amount was fourteen days. And on the day of the full moon in the month of Tisri the king sent the people away." . . . Verse 9. - Solemn assembly. The word thus translated in the Authorized Version occurs (including both its but very slightly differing forms) eleven times. Five of these times the margin offers, probably unnecessarily, the optional rendering of "restraint." It may be that the root involves this idea, and certainly the word is especially used for the seventh or closing day of Passover, and eighth or closing day of Tabernacles; but other occasions of its use seem to negative this as an essential element in the signification or essential condition of the use of the word; e.g. "Proclaim a solemn assembly" (2 Kings 10:20); "Call a solemn assembly" (Joel 1:14; Joel 2:15).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the eighthהַשְּׁמִינִ֖י (haš·šə·mî·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8066: Eighth (an ordinal number) day בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day they held וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֛וּ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make a solemn assembly, עֲצָ֑רֶת (‘ă·ṣā·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6116: An assembly, on a, festival, holiday for כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the dedication חֲנֻכַּ֣ת (ḥă·nuk·kaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2598: Initiation, consecration of the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֗חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar had lasted seven שִׁבְעַ֣ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days, יָמִ֔ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day and the feast וְהֶחָ֖ג (wə·he·ḥāḡ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2282: A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast seven שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days more. יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Links 2 Chronicles 7:9 NIV2 Chronicles 7:9 NLT 2 Chronicles 7:9 ESV 2 Chronicles 7:9 NASB 2 Chronicles 7:9 KJV 2 Chronicles 7:9 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 7:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 7:9 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 7:9 French Bible 2 Chronicles 7:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 7:9 On the eighth day they held (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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