And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude.
King Solomon and all the people of Israel who had gathered with him stood before the ark, sacrificing so many sheep and cattle that they couldn't be counted because there were so many.
This verse describes Solomon and all of Israel offering countless animal sacrifices before the ark of God, showing their deep reverence and joy.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the dedication of Solomon's newly built temple in Jerusalem, around 960 BC. The ark of the covenant, containing the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, was being moved from the temporary tent where it had been kept to its permanent home in the temple's most holy place. This was one of the most significant religious moments in Israel's history.
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