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1 Kings 8:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the men of Israel gathered together with King Solomon for the festival during the month of Ethanim, which is the seventh month.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how all the Israelite men came together with King Solomon for a special religious celebration in the fall.

📚 Historical Context

This gathering occurred during the dedication of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, one of the most significant events in Israel's history. The month of Ethanim (later called Tishrei) was the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to our September-October, and was when major harvest festivals took place. This was likely during the Feast of Tabernacles, a joyful celebration where Israelites remembered God's provision during their wilderness wandering.

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