1 Kings 8:1

Solomon assembled Israel's elders and leaders to bring the ark of the covenant up to the temple from the City of David. The ark would now rest in its permanent home.

Cross-references · 22

• 2 Chr 5:2–10At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.
• 1 Chr 15:25So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom.
• 2 Sam 6:12–17Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing.
• Isa 46:13I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.
• 2 Sam 6:1–2David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all.
• Num 7:2–3And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.
• 2 Sam 6:6When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled.
• 1 Chr 28:1Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.
• Isa 28:16So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.
• Ezra 3:1By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem.
• Ps 102:21that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,
• Josh 24:1Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God.
• 2 Sam 5:7–9Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
• 1 Chr 13:1–5Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.
• 1 Chr 15:3And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.
• 2 Chr 30:1Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.
• 1 Kgs 3:15Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.
• 1 Chr 11:7So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
• 1 Pet 2:6For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
• Ps 9:11Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
• Josh 23:2he summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers. “I am old and well along in years,” he said,
• 1 Chr 15:29As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.

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