1 Kings 8:66
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.”

What does 1 Kings 8:66 mean?
1 Kings 8:66 (KJV) "On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the Lord had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people." Context: This verse is part of the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalJoyful Hearts: Celebrating God’s Goodness
As we delve into 1 Kings 8:66, we find ourselves at a significant moment in Israel's history. The verse states, "On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done…
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Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy, reflecting on the words of 1 Kings 8:66, which reminds us of the goodness You have bestowed upon us. “On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto…
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