And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month.
All the men of Israel gathered together with King Solomon for the festival during the month of Ethanim, which is the seventh month.
This verse describes how all the Israelite men came together with King Solomon for a special religious celebration in the fall.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, this verse describes a significant moment during King Solomon's reign when the people of Israel gathered for the dedication of the newly built Temple in Jerusalem. The feast in the seventh month, called Ethanim (later known as Tishri), was likely the Feast of Tabernacles, a time of harvest celebration and remembrance of God's provision in the wilderness. This assembly underscored the national unity and devotion to God as the Temple became the central place of worship.
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