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1 Kings 8:1 · KJV

"Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.
2And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month.
3And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you involve your community in your faith?

2

What does the ark of the covenant symbolize for you?

3

When have you felt a strong sense of community in worship?

Life Application

community

Engage with your church or community group to strengthen your relationships and faith together.

worship

Consider how you can participate in communal worship and support others in their faith journeys.

People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its religious and historical importance.

city of David(Jerusalem today)

The original settlement of Jerusalem, known for its historical significance as the birthplace of the city.

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