1 Kings 8:66

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then on the eighth day, he sent everyone home. They said goodbye and left, very happy, because of all the good things the LORD had done for his servant David and his people Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and introduced him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing,

1 Kings 8:1

The sacred chest had been kept on Mount Zion, also known as the city of David. But Solomon decided to have the chest moved to the temple while everyone was in Jerusalem, celebrating the Festival of Shelters during Ethanim, the seventh month of the year. Solomon called together the important leaders of Israel.

1 Kings 8:47

Later, they may feel sorry for what they did and ask your forgiveness. Answer them when they pray towards this temple I have built for you in your chosen city, here in this land you gave their ancestors. From your home in heaven, listen to their sincere prayers and do what they ask.

1 Kings 8:65

Solomon and the huge crowd celebrated the Festival of Shelters at the temple for seven days. There were people from as far away as the Egyptian Gorge in the south and Lebo-Hamath in the north.

1 Kings 9:1

The LORD's temple and Solomon's palace were now finished, and Solomon had built everything he wanted.

2 Chronicles 29:36

Hezekiah and the people of Judah celebrated, because God had helped them make this happen so quickly.

2 Chronicles 30:26

It was the biggest celebration in Jerusalem since the days of King Solomon, the son of David.

2 Chronicles 7:10

Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent everyone home. They left very happy because of all the good things the LORD had done for David and Solomon, and for his people Israel.

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the LORD, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Nehemiah 9:25

They captured strong cities and rich farmland; they took furnished houses, as well as cisterns, vineyards, olive orchards, and numerous fruit trees. They ate till they were satisfied, and they celebrated your abundant blessings.

Psalm 122:6

Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you.

Psalm 122:9

And because of the house of the LORD our God, I will work for your good.

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell about the kind deeds the LORD has done. They deserve praise! The LORD has shown mercy to the people of Israel; he has been kind and good.

Zephaniah 3:14

Everyone in Jerusalem and Judah, celebrate and shout with all your heart!

Zechariah 9:17

How lovely they will be. Young people will grow there like grain in a field or grapes in a vineyard.

Zechariah 9:9

Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey.

Acts 2:46

Day after day they met together in the temple. They broke bread together in different homes and shared their food happily and freely,

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Philippians 4:4

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: be glad.

Joshua 22:6

You've become rich from what you've taken from your enemies. You have big herds of cattle, lots of silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and plenty of clothes. Take everything home with you and share it with the people of your tribe. I pray that God will be kind to you. You are now free to go home. The tribes of Reuben and Gad started back to Gilead, their own land. Moses had given the land of Bashan to the East Manasseh tribe, so they started back along with Reuben and Gad. God had told Moses that these two and a half tribes should conquer Gilead and Bashan, and they had done so. Joshua had given land west of the River Jordan to the other half of the Manasseh tribe, so they stayed at Shiloh in the land of Canaan with the rest of the Israelites.