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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:5

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And King Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled together, etc.] On this solemn occasion: were with him before the ark; while it was in the court of the priests, before it was carried into the most holy place: sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude; the phrase seems to be hyperbolical, and designed to denote a great number.
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