1 Kings 8
In this chapter Solomon officially opens and consecrates the temple he has just had built.
The Ark of the covenant is put into the most holy place, carried by the priests and Levites, and with so many sacrifices that they could not actually count how many there were.
When installed in the Most holy place the poles that were used to carry the Ark of the covenant were visible in the next holiest place, but only from there.
When the Ark is installed God paid a visit in the form of a cloud, and the priests are actually unable to do their offices due to the presence of God!
Can a vicar really argue with an insurance company about an "Act of God"? Just a side thought.
Solomon prays in front of the people thanking God for his presence and asks that God would fulfil his promises and, although the earth cannot contain him, let alone a temple built by men, that God would pay special attention to the temple.
Solomon asked that when trouble comes prayers in the temple would be heard and answered, and if they are scattered, praying toward the temple.
Solomon and the priests offered burned offerings for the temple opening - 22000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats, so many so that the alter of burned offerings was overwhelmed and they had to improvise.
The opening ceremony lasted 2 whole weeks with people from all over the land in attendance.
In this chapter Solomon officially opens and consecrates the temple he has just had built.
The Ark of the covenant is put into the most holy place, carried by the priests and Levites, and with so many sacrifices that they could not actually count how many there were.
When installed in the Most holy place the poles that were used to carry the Ark of the covenant were visible in the next holiest place, but only from there.
When the Ark is installed God paid a visit in the form of a cloud, and the priests are actually unable to do their offices due to the presence of God!
Can a vicar really argue with an insurance company about an "Act of God"? Just a side thought.
Solomon prays in front of the people thanking God for his presence and asks that God would fulfil his promises and, although the earth cannot contain him, let alone a temple built by men, that God would pay special attention to the temple.
Solomon asked that when trouble comes prayers in the temple would be heard and answered, and if they are scattered, praying toward the temple.
Solomon and the priests offered burned offerings for the temple opening - 22000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats, so many so that the alter of burned offerings was overwhelmed and they had to improvise.
The opening ceremony lasted 2 whole weeks with people from all over the land in attendance.
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