1 Kings 8:66

New Century Version

On the following day Solomon sent the people home. They blessed the king as they went, 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 in his father Jacob and introduced him to the king, and Jacob blessed the king.

1 Kings 8:1

King Solomon called for the elders of Israel, the heads of the tribes, and the leaders of the families to come to him in Jerusalem. He wanted them to bring the Ark of the Agreement with the Lord from the older part of the city.

1 Kings 8:47

Your people will be sorry for their sins when they are held as prisoners in another country. They will be sorry and pray to you in the land where they are held as prisoners, saying, ‘We have sinned. We have done wrong and acted wickedly.’

1 Kings 8:65

Solomon and all the Israelites celebrated the other festival that came at that time. People came from as far away as Lebo Hamath and the brook of Egypt. A great many people celebrated before the Lord for seven days, then seven more days, for a total of fourteen days.

1 Kings 9:1

Solomon finished building the Temple of the Lord and his royal palace and everything he wanted to build.

2 Chronicles 29:36

And Hezekiah and the people were very happy that God had made it happen so quickly for his people.

2 Chronicles 30:26

There was much joy in Jerusalem, because there had not been a celebration like this since the time of Solomon son of David and king of Israel.

2 Chronicles 7:10

On the twenty-third day of the seventh month Solomon sent the people home, full of joy. They were happy because the Lord had been so good to David, Solomon, and his people Israel.

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy good food and sweet drinks. Send some to people who have none, because today is a holy day to the Lord. Don’t be sad, because the joy of the Lord will make you strong.”

Nehemiah 9:25

They captured strong, walled cities and fertile land. They took over houses full of good things, wells that were already dug, vineyards, olive trees, and many fruit trees. They ate until they were full and grew fat; they enjoyed your great goodness.

Psalm 122:6

Pray for peace in Jerusalem: “May those who love her be safe.

Psalm 122:9

For the sake of the Temple of the Lord our God, I wish good for her.

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell about the Lord’s kindness and praise him for everything he has done. I will praise the Lord for the many good things he has given us and for his goodness to the people of Israel. He has shown great mercy to us and has been very kind to us.

Zephaniah 3:14

Sing, Jerusalem. Israel, shout for joy! Jerusalem, be happy and rejoice with all your heart.

Zechariah 9:17

They will be so pretty and beautiful. The young men will grow strong on the grain and the young women on new wine.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, people of Jerusalem! Shout for joy, people of Jerusalem! Your king is coming to you. He does what is right, and he saves. He is gentle and riding on a donkey, on the colt of a donkey.

Acts 2:46

The believers met together in the Temple every day. They ate together in their homes, happy to share their food with joyful hearts.

Galatians 5:22

But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Deuteronomy 12:12

There rejoice before the Lord your God. Everyone should rejoice: you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the Levites from your towns who have no land of their own.

Deuteronomy 12:18

Eat these things when you are together with the Lord your God, in the place the Lord your God chooses to be worshiped. Everyone must do this: you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the Levites from your towns. Rejoice in the Lord your God’s presence about the things you have worked for.

Deuteronomy 12:7

There you will be together with the Lord your God. There you and your families will eat, and you will enjoy all the good things for which you have worked, because the Lord your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 16:11

Rejoice before the Lord your God at the place he will choose to be worshiped. Everybody should rejoice: you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites in your town, the strangers, orphans, and widows living among you.

Philippians 4:4

Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.

Joshua 22:6

Then Joshua said good-bye to them, and they left and went away to their homes.