BibleWord.ai› Bible› 2 Chronicles› Chapter 7› Verse 8

2 Chronicles 7:8

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 7:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So Solomon held the feast at that time seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So Solomon held the feast at that time seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt.
2 Chronicles 7:8 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.
6And the priests stood, according to their offices; the Levites also with instruments of music of Jehovah, which David the king had made to give thanks unto Jehovah, (for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever,) when David praised by their ministry: and the priests sounded trumpets before them; and all Israel stood.
7Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of Jehovah; for there he offered the burnt-offerings, and the fat of the peace-offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt-offering, and the meal-offering, and the fat.
8So Solomon held the feast at that time seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt.
9And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.
10And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away unto their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that Jehovah had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.
11Thus Solomon finished the house of Jehovah, and the king`s house: and all that came into Solomon`s heart to make in the house of Jehovah, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.
← 2 Chronicles 7:72 Chronicles 7:9 →
← Full Chapter 7 2 Chronicles Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Solomon kept the feast seven days--The time chosen for the dedication of the temple was immediately previous to the feast of tabernacles (see on Kg1 8:1-12). That season, which came after the harvest, corresponding to our September and October, lasted seven days, and during so prolonged a festival there was time afforded for the offering of the immense sacrifices enumerated. A large proportion of these were peace offerings, which afforded to the people the means of festive enjoyment. all Israel . . . from the entering in of Hamath--that is, the defile at Lebanon. unto the river of Egypt--that is, Rhinocorura, now El-Arish, the south boundary of Palestine.”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Solomon kept the feast - i. e., Solomon kept at this same time, not the Feast of the Dedication only, but also the Feast of tabernacles. The former lasted seven days, from the 8th of Tisri to the 15th, the latter also seven days, from the 15th to the 22nd. On the day following the people were dismissed 2 Chronicles 7:10. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:8-10 Lebo-hamath in the north and the Brook of Egypt in the south marked the boundaries of Israel as promised to the patriarchs (Gen 15:18; Num 34:5, 8; Josh 15:4). The Temple dedication festival preceded the annual Festival of Shelters, which ended on the twenty-second day of the month.”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“kept: Lev 23:34-43; Num. 29:12-38; Deu 16:13-15; Kg1 8:65; Neh 8:13-18; Zac 14:16-19; Joh 7:2, Joh 7:27-39 a very great: Ch2 30:13 from the entering: That is, from one extremity of the land to another; Hamath being situated on the north, and the river of Egypt on the south. Gen 15:18; Num 34:5-8; Jos 13:3-5; Kg1 4:21-25; Amo 6:14 2 Chronicles 7:9”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read 2 Chronicles 7 in contextBrowse Hebrew word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification