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1 Kings 8:2
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, whichis the seventh month.

2 Chronicles 7:8-10
Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt…

Leviticus 23:34-36
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh monthshall be the feast of tabernaclesfor seven days unto the LORD…

1 Kings 8:2
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, whichis the seventh month.

to the king
The reference to "the king" is to King Solomon, who was responsible for the construction of the temple. Solomon's role as king is central, as he acts as a mediator between God and the people, a type of Christ who is the ultimate mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). Solomon's leadership in this event emphasizes the God-ordained role of kingship in Israel, which was to lead the people in righteousness and worship (Deuteronomy 17:18-20).

at the feast
The "feast" mentioned here is the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. This feast is one of the three major pilgrimage festivals in Israel, where all males were required to appear before the Lord (Deuteronomy 16:16). It is a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the harvest and God's provision. The Feast of Tabernacles also has eschatological significance, pointing to the future gathering of all nations to worship the Lord (Zechariah 14:16-19).

in the seventh month
The seventh month, Tishri, is significant in the Jewish calendar as it includes several important festivals: the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). This timing underscores the spiritual renewal and dedication associated with these festivals. The seventh month is a time of reflection, repentance, and celebration, aligning with the dedication of the temple as a place of God's dwelling among His people.

• The word signals a continuation of the historical narrative, tying the dedication of Solomon’s temple to all that has just been described—God’s commands kept, the temple finished, and the ark prepared for transfer (2 Chron 5:2;1 Kings 8:1).

• Scripture consistently presents God’s works in an orderly sequence (Genesis 1:31 – 2:1;Galatians 4:4); here, “so” marks the divinely appointed moment when everything is ready for public worship.

• Every male from every tribe gathers, fulfilling God’s requirement that all men appear before Him at the appointed feasts (Deuteronomy 16:16;Exodus 34:23).

• The phrase underscores national unity around God’s covenant, foreshadowing the gathering of every believer in Christ (Revelation 7:9).

• Involving the whole male population affirms that public worship is never optional but a covenant obligation (Joshua 24:22;Psalm 50:5).

• This deliberate convergence echoes earlier assemblies at Sinai (Exodus 19:17) and later revivals under Hezekiah (2 Chron 30:13).

• Corporate assembly strengthens faith and testifies to the surrounding nations that Israel serves the living God (Psalm 133:1;Acts 2:1).

• The physical gathering reflects the spiritual unity God desires for His people (Ephesians 4:3).

• They approach Solomon, the anointed son of David, whom God established to build the temple (1 Chron 28:6).

• Coming “to the king” recognizes that true worship is ordered under God-appointed leadership (Romans 13:1;Hebrews 13:17).

• Solomon typologically points forward to Christ, the greater King who leads His people into God’s presence (Matthew 12:42;Hebrews 4:14).

• The context is the Feast of Tabernacles, a joyful, week-long celebration of God’s provision (Leviticus 23:34;Nehemiah 8:14-18).

• This timing magnifies thanksgiving: the temple is complete, harvest is gathered, and God’s people rejoice together (Deuteronomy 16:13-15;1 Kings 8:65).

• Feasts in Scripture often look back to redemption and forward to consummation (Leviticus 23:43;Zechariah 14:16), reminding believers of God’s past faithfulness and future hope.

• The seventh month (Tishri) is loaded with sacred meaning: Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles all fall here (Leviticus 23:23-44).

• By choosing this month, Solomon aligns the temple dedication with God’s calendar, affirming that worship must follow divine, not human, appointment (Numbers 28:11-14;Isaiah 55:8-9).

• The number seven symbolizes completion and rest (Genesis 2:2-3); dedicating the temple now highlights the finished work and the rest God provides in His presence (1 Kings 8:56;Hebrews 4:9-10).

2 Chronicles 5:3 records a national, male assembly gathering under King Solomon during the Feast of Tabernacles in the seventh month, signaling covenant obedience, unified worship, and God’s perfect timing. The verse portrays Israel coming together exactly as God prescribed, under authorized leadership, at a divinely appointed feast, in a month rich with redemptive significance—a picture that ultimately points to the complete and joyous worship God provides through the greater Son of David, Jesus Christ.