Outline
The dedication of the temple. (1-11)
The occasion. (12-21)
Solomon's prayer. (22-53)
His blessing and exhortation. (54-61)
Solomon's peace-offerings. (62-66)
Painting of the Jordan by Chernetsov
1 Kings 8:27 - But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Reconstruction of the Temple of Solomon
1 Kings 8;6 - And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy [place, even] under the wings of the cherubims.
ARCHAEOLOGYArk Relief at Capernaum Synagogue
The ancient Ark of the covenant of Israel is one the most famous items in all of antiquity. There is no trace of the Ark of the covenant, yet it is memorialized by this Scripture block at the synagogue of Capernaum, created in Greco-Roman style. In the Bible the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines, and later returned because of sudden plagues that happened upon their lands. Through the valley of sorek it was taken back to Israel to Beth-shemesh.
Painted sketch of ancient writing instruments
Important Topics for Bible Study
Quick Reference Map
Map of the Kingdoms of David and
Solomon
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Ancient Customs
Ancient People
Geography
the wilderness
the mount of God
Quick Reference Maps
The Empire of David and Solomon
Ophir and Tarshish
Israel and Judah During the Time of Rehoboam
Samaria
Zaraphath and Mount Carmel
Ramoth Gilead
Map of the Kidron Valley in the
City of David
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The Old Testament
1 Kings Resources
Saul,
Israel's First King
King
David
King
Solomon
The Divided Kingdom
The
Northern Kingdom of Israel
The
Southern Kingdom of Judah
The Assyrian Captivity
The Babylonian Captivity