Topical Encyclopedia The event of Solomon offering sacrifices at the Tabernacle is a significant moment in the history of Israel, marking a transition from the period of the judges and the reign of King David to the establishment of a more centralized and permanent place of worship in Jerusalem. This event is recorded in the Old Testament, primarily in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.Biblical Context After the death of King David, Solomon ascended to the throne of Israel. One of his early acts as king was to seek divine wisdom and favor, which he did by offering sacrifices at the high place in Gibeon, where the Tabernacle of the LORD was located at that time. The Tabernacle, originally constructed under the leadership of Moses, served as the central place of worship and the dwelling place of the Ark of the Covenant during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and their settlement in the Promised Land. Scriptural Account The account of Solomon offering sacrifices at the Tabernacle is detailed in 1 Kings 3:4-5 and 2 Chronicles 1:3-7. According to 1 Kings 3:4 , "The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar." This act of worship was not merely a ritualistic duty but a profound expression of Solomon's devotion and desire for divine guidance. In 2 Chronicles 1:3-6 , the narrative provides additional details: "Then Solomon and the whole assembly with him went to the high place at Gibeon, for the tent of meeting of God was there, which Moses the LORD’s servant had made in the wilderness. Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon in front of the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there. Solomon offered sacrifices there before the LORD on the bronze altar at the tent of meeting; he offered a thousand burnt offerings on it." Significance Solomon's offering at the Tabernacle in Gibeon is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it underscores the importance of the Tabernacle as the central place of worship before the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The Tabernacle, with its sacred furnishings and the Ark of the Covenant, represented God's presence among His people. Secondly, Solomon's act of offering a thousand burnt offerings demonstrates his commitment to seeking God's wisdom and favor as he began his reign. This act of worship was followed by a divine encounter, where God appeared to Solomon in a dream and offered him anything he desired. Solomon famously asked for wisdom to govern the people, which pleased God and resulted in Solomon receiving not only wisdom but also wealth and honor (1 Kings 3:5-14). Lastly, this event marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as it foreshadows the eventual construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which Solomon would later build. The Temple would become the permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and the center of Israelite worship, replacing the Tabernacle. Theological Implications From a theological perspective, Solomon's sacrifice at the Tabernacle highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in leadership. It also reflects the continuity of worship practices from the time of Moses to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. The event serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the centrality of worship in the life of His people. Nave's Topical Index 2 Chronicles 1:3-6So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. Nave's Topical Index Library The Epistle to the Hebrews Concerning Sacrifices and Oblations, and those who Truly Offer ... The Levites Ought to be Utterly Free from all Earthly Desires. ... Israel and Britain. A Note of Warning The Poetical Books (Including Also Ecclesiastes and Canticles). Ebenezer! All Fulness in Christ The Destruction of Jerusalem. The Destruction of Jerusalem Letter cxxv. To Rusticus. 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