1 Kings 7:51

Translations

Modern

So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Traditional

So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the Lord. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the Lord.

Literal

And was finished all the work that King Solomon had done for the house of YHWH. And Solomon brought in the holy things of David his father—the silver, and the gold, and the furnishings. He put them in the treasuries of the house of YHWH.

Latin

Et perfecit omne opus quod faciebat Salomon in domo Domini, et intulit quæ sanctificaverat David pater suus, argentum, et aurum, et vasa, reposuitque in thesauris domus Domini.

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So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Notes

1 Kings 7:50–51

The writer highlights Solomon's extensive use of gold to furnish the temple. David and the people gathered a large amount of gold for the temple (1 Chronicles 29:1–9). Solomon also collected gold each year (1 Kings 10:14), so he always had plenty available (see 1 Kings 10:21).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Ancient Law Codes Completion of the Second Temple Solomon’s Wisdom

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Related verses

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.
2 Samuel 8:7–11
And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
Ezra 6:15
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
Zechariah 4:9
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.
1 Chronicles 26:26–28
This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.
1 Chronicles 18:7–8
And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 18:10–11
…he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,
1 Chronicles 29:2–8
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.
Exodus 40:33
And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.
1 Chronicles 28:11–18
Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 4:19–22

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Porch Temple

Topics

Art: Artisans, Skillful: Hiram Carving: Hiram Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Placed with the Treasures of the Lord's House Gold: Altar Lamps, and Other Articles Made of Liberality: David Liberality: Solomon Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Treasure-Houses: Solomon's Temple Used For

1 Kings 7:51

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