God speaks to Solomon in a very similar vein to their conversation in chapter 3. Solomon's rule takes a subtle turn to being more worldly (Egypt-like) than Godly, but it will take an attentive reader to note the shifts.

God speaks to Solomon in a very similar vein to their conversation in chapter 3. Solomon's rule takes a subtle turn to being more worldly (Egypt-like) than Godly, but it will take an attentive reader to note the shifts.

The Temple is complete and the dedication has taken place. All the people join in the great celebration and the "types" of the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus are rampant.

The Temple is complete and the dedication has taken place. All the people join in the great celebration and the "types" of the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus are rampant. 

Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple. Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of the people and forgive. Is this prayer antiquated or does it speak to us today in a real way?

Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple. Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of the people and forgive. Is this prayer antiquated or does it speak to us today in a real way?

Solomon begins by blessing the people and then turns toward God as he begins his prayer of dedication. Solomon's use of "the name" seems particularly significant. Both "the name" and "this house" seem to be pointing the reader to a much greater meaning and fulfillment in Jesus.

Solomon begins by blessing the people and then turns toward God as he begins his prayer of dedication. Solomon's use of "the name" seems particularly significant. Both "the name" and "this house" seem to be pointing the reader to a much greater meaning and fulfillment in Jesus.

The completion of Temple furniture, all vessels related to sacrifice, including the movement from outside the Temple where all beautiful bronzework is seen to inside where everywhere is gold and gold overlaid. This is followed by the celebration of all the people, the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple and God's "OK" on all the work that has been done in the building of His House.

The completion of Temple furniture, all vessels related to sacrifice, including the movement from outside the Temple where all beautiful bronzework is seen to inside where everywhere is gold and gold overlaid. This is followed by the celebration of all the people, the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple and God's "OK" on all the work that has been done in the building of His House.