Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand head of cattle and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep and goats. So the king and all the people dedicated the temple of God. New Living Translation King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats. And so the king and all the people dedicated the Temple of God. English Standard Version King Solomon offered as a sacrifice 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Berean Standard Bible And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. King James Bible And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. New King James Version King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. New American Standard Bible King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. NASB 1995 King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. Thus the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. NASB 1977 And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen, and 120,000 sheep. Thus the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Legacy Standard Bible And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Amplified Bible King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. In this way the king and all the people dedicated God’s house. Christian Standard Bible King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand cattle and one hundred twenty thousand sheep and goats. In this manner the king and all the people dedicated God’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep. In this manner the king and all the people dedicated God’s temple. American Standard Version And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. English Revised Version And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation King Solomon offered 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep as sacrifices to the LORD. So the king and all the people dedicated God's temple. Good News Translation He sacrificed 22,000 head of cattle and 120,000 sheep as fellowship offerings. And so he and all the people dedicated the Temple. International Standard Version King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep, which is how the king and all of the people dedicated God's Temple. Majority Standard Bible And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. NET Bible King Solomon sacrificed 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep. Then the king and all the people dedicated God's temple. New Heart English Bible King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand head of cattle, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated God's house. Webster's Bible Translation And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. World English Bible King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand head of cattle and a hundred twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated God’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand King Solomon sacrifices the sacrifice: twenty-two thousand of the herd and one hundred and twenty thousand of the flock; and the king and all the people dedicate the house of God. Young's Literal Translation and king Solomon sacrificeth the sacrifice of the herd, twenty and two thousand, and of the flock, a hundred and twenty thousand, and the king and all the people dedicate the house of God. Smith's Literal Translation And king Solomon will sacrifice a Sacrifice of oxen, twenty and two thousand; and sheep, a hundred and twenty thousand. And the king and all the people will consecrate the house of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand oxen, and one hundred and twenty thousand rams: and the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, king Solomon slaughtered victims: twenty-two thousand oxen, and one hundred twenty thousand rams. And the king and the entire people dedicated the house of God. New American Bible King Solomon offered as sacrifice twenty-two thousand oxen, and one hundred twenty thousand sheep. Thus the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. New Revised Standard Version King Solomon offered as a sacrifice twenty-two thousand oxen and one hundred twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand oxen and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep; so the king and all the people dedicated the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And King Solomon sacrificed sacrifices, twenty and two thousand oxen and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep, and King Solomon and all the people dedicated the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of calves twenty and two thousand, of sheep a hundred and twenty thousand: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sacrifices of Dedication4Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. 5And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 6The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.… Cross References 1 Kings 8:62-63 Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 1 Kings 3:4 Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. 2 Chronicles 5:6 There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 2 Chronicles 29:32-33 The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. 1 Chronicles 29:21 The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. 2 Samuel 6:13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. 1 Kings 9:25 Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple. 2 Chronicles 30:24 For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves. 2 Chronicles 35:7-9 From his own flocks and herds Josiah contributed 30,000 lambs and goats plus 3,000 bulls for the Passover offerings for all the people who were present. / His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. / Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. Leviticus 9:18-21 Then he slaughtered the ox and the ram as the people’s peace offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar. / They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram—the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver— / and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar, ... Numbers 7:87-88 All the livestock for the burnt offering totaled twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve male lambs a year old—together with their grain offerings—and twelve male goats for the sin offering. / All the livestock sacrificed for the peace offering totaled twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty male lambs a year old. This was the dedication offering for the altar after it was anointed. Ezra 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. Ezekiel 43:18-27 Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. ... Hebrews 10:11-12 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Treasury of Scripture And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. a sacrifice 2 Chronicles 1:6 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it. 2 Chronicles 5:6 Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude. 2 Chronicles 15:11 And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep. dedicated 2 Chronicles 2:4 Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. Numbers 7:10 And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD. Jump to Previous Cattle Dedicate Dedicated Feast Flock Goats Head House Hundred Kept Offered Opening Oxen Sacrifice Sacrificed Sacrificeth Sheep Solomon Temple Thousand Twenty Twenty-TwoJump to Next Cattle Dedicate Dedicated Feast Flock Goats Head House Hundred Kept Offered Opening Oxen Sacrifice Sacrificed Sacrificeth Sheep Solomon Temple Thousand Twenty Twenty-Two2 Chronicles 7 1. God having given testimony to Solomon's prayer by fire from heaven, 2. and glory in the temple, the people worship him 4. Solomon's solemn sacrifice 8. Solomon having kept the feasts of tabernacles and dedication, dismisses the people 12. God appearing to Solomon, gives him promises upon condition And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. This phrase highlights the immense scale of Solomon's dedication of the temple, reflecting the wealth and resources available during his reign. The numbers signify abundance and the importance of the event. Sacrifices were central to Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The large number of animals indicates a communal participation in worship, as such a vast quantity would require many priests and Levites to perform the sacrifices. This act of sacrifice is reminiscent of the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 40), where offerings were made to consecrate the space for God's presence. The magnitude of the sacrifice also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all (Hebrews 10:10). So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem, which is the central focus of this passage. 2. The Temple (House of God) The temple in Jerusalem, a significant place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. Sacrifices The act of offering 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep as a dedication to God, demonstrating the magnitude of worship and reverence. 4. The People of Israel The community of Israelites who participated in the dedication of the temple, signifying unity and collective worship. 5. Dedication Ceremony A significant event marking the completion and consecration of the temple, highlighting the importance of worship and commitment to God. Teaching Points The Magnitude of WorshipSolomon's grand offering reflects the importance of giving our best to God. Worship should be wholehearted and sacrificial, not just in material terms but in our time, talents, and devotion. Unity in Worship The collective participation of the people of Israel in the dedication ceremony emphasizes the power of communal worship. As believers, gathering together to worship strengthens our faith and community. The Presence of God The dedication of the temple signifies God's dwelling among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence within us. Commitment to God The dedication ceremony was a public declaration of commitment to God. Similarly, our lives should reflect a continuous dedication to living according to God's will. Symbolism of Sacrifice The sacrifices offered by Solomon point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Understanding this connection deepens our appreciation for Christ's atonement and encourages us to live sacrificially for others.(5) And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen.--Literally, the sacrifice of the oxen twenty and two thousand. Kings, "the sacrifice of the peace offerings which he sacrificed to Jehovah, oxen twenty and two thousand." The italicised words seem to have fallen out of our text. The numbers are the same in both accounts. The people.--Kings has the old name, sons of Israel, and house of Jehovah for house of God. Hebrew And Kingהַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹה֮ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne offered וַיִּזְבַּ֞ח (way·yiz·baḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice a sacrifice זֶ֣בַח (ze·ḇaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice of 22,000 עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth oxen הַבָּקָ֗ר (hab·bā·qār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd and 120,000 מֵאָ֥ה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred sheep. וְצֹ֕אן (wə·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock So the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock dedicated וַֽיַּחְנְכוּ֙ (way·yaḥ·nə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2596: To narrow, to initiate, discipline the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God. הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 2 Chronicles 7:5 NIV2 Chronicles 7:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 7:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 7:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 7:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 7:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 7:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 7:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 7:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 7:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 7:5 King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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