2 Chronicles 5:3
New International Version
And all the Israelites came together to the king at the time of the festival in the seventh month.

New Living Translation
So all the men of Israel assembled before the king at the annual Festival of Shelters, which is held in early autumn.

English Standard Version
And all the men of Israel assembled before the king at the feast that is in the seventh month.

Berean Standard Bible
So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.

King James Bible
Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king in the feast which was in the seventh month.

New King James Version
Therefore all the men of Israel assembled with the king at the feast, which was in the seventh month.

New American Standard Bible
All the men of Israel assembled themselves before the king at the feast, that is in the seventh month.

NASB 1995
All the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king at the feast, that is in the seventh month.

NASB 1977
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king at the feast, that is in the seventh month.

Legacy Standard Bible
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king at the feast, that is in the seventh month.

Amplified Bible
All the men of Israel gathered before the king at the feast in the seventh month.

Christian Standard Bible
So all the men of Israel were assembled in the king’s presence at the festival; this was in the seventh month.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So all the men of Israel were assembled in the king’s presence at the festival; this was in the seventh month.

American Standard Version
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king at the feast, which was in the seventh month.

English Revised Version
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king at the feast, which was in the seventh month.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the men of Israel gathered around the king at the Festival [of Booths] in the seventh month.

Good News Translation
They all assembled at the time of the Festival of Shelters.

International Standard Version
All the men of Israel assembled in front of the king during the Festival of Tents that takes place in the seventh month of the year.

Majority Standard Bible
So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.

NET Bible
All the men of Israel assembled before the king during the festival in the seventh month.

New Heart English Bible
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king at the feast, which was in the seventh month.

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king in the feast which was in the seventh month.

World English Bible
So all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king at the feast, which was in the seventh month.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the men of Israel are assembled to the king in the celebration—it [is] the seventh month;

Young's Literal Translation
And assembled unto the king are all the men of Israel in the feast -- it is the seventh month;

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the men of Israel will be convoked together to the king in this festival of the seventh month.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the men of Israel came to the king in the solemn day of the seventh month.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, all the men of Israel went to the king, on the solemn day of the seventh month.

New American Bible
All the people of Israel assembled before the king during the festival of the seventh month.

New Revised Standard Version
And all the Israelites assembled before the king at the festival that is in the seventh month.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves to King Solomon at Jerusalem in the feast of tabernacles, which is in the seventh month.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they assembled and they came to King Solomon to Jerusalem in the month of Ab, in the Feast of Tabernacles, that is the seventh month.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king at the feast, which was in the seventh month.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all Israel were assembled unto the king in the feast, this is the seventh month.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Ark Enters the Temple
2At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. 3So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. 4When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark,…

Cross References
1 Kings 8:1-3
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark,

Exodus 23:17
Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD.

Deuteronomy 16:16
Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed.

1 Kings 8:65
So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all.

2 Chronicles 7:8-10
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.

Leviticus 23:34-36
“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.

Nehemiah 8:14-18
And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” / And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. ...

Psalm 122:1-4
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. / Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, ...

1 Chronicles 15:3
And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

2 Chronicles 30:21-23
The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy.

John 7:2
However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.

Acts 2:1
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Acts 20:16
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.

Matthew 26:17
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”


Treasury of Scripture

Why all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king in the feast which was in the seventh month.

Wherefore

1 Kings 8:2
And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is 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 month shall be the feast of tabernacles for 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, which is the seventh month.

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So all the men of Israel came together
This phrase highlights the unity and collective participation of the Israelites. The gathering of "all the men of Israel" signifies a national event of great importance, reflecting the communal nature of worship and covenantal identity. This assembly is reminiscent of other significant gatherings in Israel's history, such as the assembly at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:17) and the dedication of the tabernacle (Leviticus 8:3-4). It underscores the importance of corporate worship and the collective responsibility of the people in maintaining their covenant with God.

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.

Persons / Places / Events
1. All the Men of Israel
This phrase refers to the collective gathering of the Israelites, representing the unity and communal worship of God's people.

2. The King
This is King Solomon, who was responsible for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling his father David's vision.

3. The Feast
This refers to the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant Jewish festival held in the seventh month, celebrating the harvest and commemorating the Israelites' wilderness journey.

4. The Seventh Month
Known as Tishri in the Hebrew calendar, this month is significant for hosting major Jewish festivals, including the Feast of Tabernacles.

5. The Temple
The newly completed Temple in Jerusalem, which Solomon built as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for worship.
Teaching Points
Unity in Worship
The gathering of "all the men of Israel" emphasizes the importance of unity among believers. In our churches today, we should strive for unity in worship and purpose, coming together to honor God.

Significance of God's Timing
The event took place during the seventh month, a time ordained by God for significant religious observance. This reminds us to be attentive to God's timing in our lives and to honor His appointed times.

The Role of Leadership
King Solomon's leadership in organizing this event highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding people towards worship and obedience to God.

Celebrating God's Provision
The Feast of Tabernacles was a time to celebrate God's provision and faithfulness. We should regularly take time to remember and celebrate God's blessings in our lives.

The Temple as a Symbol of God's Presence
The dedication of the Temple signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, we are reminded that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors God's presence within us.Verse 3. - In the feast which... in the seventh month; i.e. the Feast of Tabernacles. This commenced on the fifteenth of the seventh month, named Ethanim (see 1 Kings 8:2). With this the festivals of the sacred year closed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the men
אִ֥ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

came together
וַיִּקָּהֲל֧וּ (way·yiq·qā·hă·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6950: To gather as an assembly or congregation

to the king
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

at the feast
בֶּחָ֑ג (be·ḥāḡ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2282: A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast

in the seventh
הַשְּׁבִעִֽי׃ (haš·šə·ḇi·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number)

month.
הַחֹ֥דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month


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