1 Kings 8:1 “At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of I…”

1 Kings 8:1

At that time Solomon assembled before him 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

World English Bible

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel with all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers’ households of the children of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD’s covenant out of David’s city, which is Zion.

American Standard Version

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers’ houses of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of the city of David, which is Zion.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then King Salomon assembled the Elders of Israel, euen all the heads of the tribes, the chiefe fathers of the children of Israel vnto him in Ierusalem, for to bring vp the Arke of the couenant of the Lord from the citie of Dauid, which is Zion.

Darby Translation

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of the city of David, which is Zion.

Young's Literal Translation

Then doth Solomon assemble the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, princes of the fathers of the sons of Israel, unto king Solomon, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah from the city of David — it [is] Zion;

Bible in Basic English

Then Solomon sent for all the responsible men of Israel, and all the chiefs of the tribes, and the heads of families of the children of Israel, to come to him in Jerusalem to take the ark of the Lord's agreement up out of the town of David, which is Zion.

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Cross references

“Solomon”

2 Chronicles 5:2–10

2 Chronicles 5:2–10 · BSB

At 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.

“assembled”

Joshua 23:2 Joshua 24:1 1 Chronicles 28:1 2 Chronicles 30:1 Ezra 3:1

Joshua 23:2 · BSB

he summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers. “I am old and well along in years,” he said,

Joshua 24:1 · BSB

Then 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.

1 Chronicles 28:1 · BSB

Now 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 th…

2 Chronicles 30:1 · BSB

Then 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.

Ezra 3:1 · BSB

By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem.

“chief of the fathers”

Numbers 7:3

Numbers 7:3 · BSB

They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle.

“that they might bring”

1 Chronicles 15:25 2 Samuel 6:6 1 Chronicles 13:1–5 1 Chronicles 15:3 2 Samuel 6:1 2 Samuel 6:2

1 Chronicles 15:25 · BSB

So 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 Samuel 6:6 · BSB

When 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 Chronicles 13:1–5 · BSB

Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.

1 Chronicles 15:3 · BSB

And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

2 Samuel 6:1 · BSB

David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all.

2 Samuel 6:2 · BSB

And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name— the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.

“out of the city”

2 Samuel 6:12–17 1 Kings 3:15 2 Samuel 5:7–9 1 Chronicles 11:7 Psalm 9:11 Psalm 102:21

2 Samuel 6:12–17 · BSB

Now 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 th…

1 Kings 3:15 · BSB

Then 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 servant…

2 Samuel 5:7–9 · BSB

Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

1 Chronicles 11:7 · BSB

So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.

Psalm 9:11 · BSB

Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 102:21 · BSB

that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,

Also

Numbers 7:2–3

Numbers 7:2–3 · BSB

And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.

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