And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.
King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep. In this way, the king and all the people dedicated God's temple.
This verse describes the massive celebration when Solomon and the people of Israel dedicated the newly built temple to God with enormous sacrifices.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the dedication ceremony of the First Temple in Jerusalem, which King Solomon built as a permanent house for God after years of preparation and construction. The enormous sacrifices of animals reflected ancient Israelite customs of offering large quantities to express devotion and seek divine favor, symbolizing the nation's commitment during a time of peace and prosperity under Solomon's rule around 950 BC.
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