1 Kings 8:62
1 Kings 8:62 in Multiple Translations
Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD.
¶ And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.
And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before Jehovah.
Now the king, and all Israel with him, were making offerings before the Lord.
Then the king together with all of Israel offered sacrifices before the Lord.
Then the King and all Israel with him offred sacrifice before the Lord.
And the king and all Israel with him are sacrificing a sacrifice before Jehovah;
The king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.
And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.
And the king, and all Israel him, offered victims before the Lord.
Then the king and all the Israeli people who were there offered sacrifices to Yahweh.
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1 Kings 8:62 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
וְ/כָל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
עִמּ֑/וֹ
זֹבְחִ֥ים
זֶ֖בַח
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
יְהוָֽה
וְֽ/הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Conj | Art | N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
זֹבְחִ֥ים
zâbach
H2076
to sacrifice
V-Qal
זֶ֖בַח
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
N-ms
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 8:62
וְֽ/הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
זֹבְחִ֥ים
zâbach
H2076
"to sacrifice"
V-Qal
To sacrifice means to slaughter an animal, usually for a religious offering, as seen in the Bible's instructions for worship. This term is used in many contexts, including sacrifices for eating or in divine judgment. It's often translated as 'kill' or 'offer' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to slaughter, kill, sacrifice, slaughter for sacrifice 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter for sacrifice 1a2) to slaughter for eating 1a3) to slaughter in divine judgment 1b) (Piel) to sacrifice, offer sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: de.vach (דְּבַח "to sacrifice" H1684)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Kings 8:62; Psalms 4:6.
זֶ֖בַח
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
N-ms
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 8:62
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Context — Sacrifices of Dedication
60so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other!
61So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.”
62Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD.
63And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 64On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 6:17–19 | So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each for his own home. |
| 2 | Ezra 6:16–17 | Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 7:4–10 | Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not contain all these offerings. So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. |
1 Kings 8:62 Summary
This verse, 1 Kings 8:62, shows the king and all Israel coming together to worship and offer sacrifices to the LORD. They did this to show their love and thanks for God's goodness, similar to how we are encouraged to give thanks in Psalm 100:4-5. By offering sacrifices, they were acknowledging God's power and provision in their lives. Just like the Israelites, we can express our worship and gratitude to God through prayer, singing, and obeying His commands, as seen in Romans 12:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of offering sacrifices before the LORD in 1 Kings 8:62?
Offering sacrifices before the LORD was a way for the king and the people of Israel to express their gratitude and worship to God, as seen in other passages like Leviticus 1:1-7, and it symbolized their dependence on Him for forgiveness and blessing.
Why did the king and all Israel offer sacrifices together?
The king and all Israel offered sacrifices together to demonstrate their unity and collective commitment to following the LORD, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 12:5-7, where God commands the Israelites to worship Him together in the place He chooses.
What kind of sacrifices were offered in this context?
Although 1 Kings 8:62 does not specify the types of sacrifices, the following verses, 1 Kings 8:63-64, mention peace offerings, burnt offerings, and grain offerings, which were likely included in the sacrifices offered before the LORD.
How does this verse relate to the dedication of the temple?
The sacrifices offered in 1 Kings 8:62 were part of the dedication ceremony of the temple, as described in 1 Kings 8:63, where Solomon offers thousands of animals as peace offerings to the LORD, signifying the temple's official opening for worship.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude and worship to God, just like the king and Israel did in this verse?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to following the LORD, like the unified actions of the king and Israel?
- In what ways can I participate in collective worship with my community, following the example in Deuteronomy 12:5-7?
- What does it mean for me to 'offer sacrifices' to the LORD in my daily life, and how can I apply the principles from this verse to my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:62
And the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifice before the Lord.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:62
And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD. The king, and all Israel ... offered sacrifice before the Lord.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:62
1 Kings 8:62 And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.Ver. 62. Offered sacrifice before the Lord.] Peace offerings especially; for these were never omitted. "In everything give thanks."
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:62
62. The king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice — They did it by the hand of their priests, whose sole prerogative it was to perform that sacred service.
Sermons on 1 Kings 8:62
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The Glorious Uncovered King of Israel by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the soldiers dividing Jesus' clothing into four parts at the foot of the cross. He emphasizes that Jesus willingly laid down his life and al |
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(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o |