2 Chronicles 7:8-10

8 At that time Solomon held the feast for seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly, from ¹Lebo-hamath to the ²Brook of Egypt.

9 And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for they had kept the dedication of the altar seven days and the feast seven days.

10 On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the prosperity that the LORD had granted to David and to Solomon and to Israel his people.

2 Chronicles 7:8-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 7

In this chapter is an account of the Lord's acceptance of the sacrifices offered at the dedication of the temple by fire, to the great surprise and encouragement of the people, 2Ch 7:1-7, and of the feast kept on that account, and the feast of tabernacles, 2Ch 7:8-12, and of the Lord's appearance to Solomon, giving an answer to his prayer, 2Ch 7:13-22.

Cross References

• 1. See Numbers 34:8
• 2. See Numbers 34:5