After the temple was finished, whom did Solomon assemble together, and for what purpose?
What was done with the ancient Tabernacle built by Moses? v.4.
With what religious services were these transactions attended? v.5.
Where was he Ark of the Covenant placed, and what was deposited within it? v. 6—9. N. B. The language of the Apostle (Heb. 9.1—5.) seems to be somewhat at variance with this, but it is probable that all the other articles mentioned by him, besides the two tables of stone, were somehow laid by the side of the Ark, and not within it.
What happened when the Priests came out of the holy place? v. 10.11.
How did Solomon then commence the services of dedication? v. 12—14.
Of what did he remind the people in his introductory address? v. 15—21.
What had God previously assured David should be the distinguishing character of Solomon's reign as contrasted with his own? 1 Chron. 22. 8—10. N.B. This circumstance rendered Solomon's reign a striking type of the Millennium, which is to be a thousand years of rest, or a blessed Sabbatism, like the seventh day after the labors and trials of the six, "for one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
What station did Solomon occupy on this occasion, and what attitude did he assume in prayer? 2 Chron. 6. 12. 13.
With what grateful acknowledgments of past mercies does he begin his prayer, and what plea does he found upon them? v. 23—30.
On what particular occasions does he specially pray that God would listen to the supplications of his people ? V. 31, 33, 35,37,41,44.
What were his intercessions in case the people should for their sins be carried into captivity? V. 46—50.
In what remarkable instance was this prayer answered? Dan. 9.
What considerations does he urge in the conclusion as a powerful plea with the Most High? V.51—53.
What was his closing sentence? 2 Chron. 6.41, 42.
What did Solomon do after concluding his prayer? v. 54, 55.
With what sacrifices was this service followed?
What expedient did he resort to by reason of the brazen altar being too small to receive all the burnt offerings?
How many days were occupied in these dedication services, and with what feelings did the vast congregation return home?
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