1 Kings 8:65

And at that time Solomon held a feast [the necessary sequel to such number of peace offerings (cf. 1 Kings 3:15 ). All the flesh that could be, must be eaten (Le 1 Kings 19:5 , 1 Kings 19:6 ) ], and all Israel with him, a great congregation [see note on 1 Kings 8:64 . "All Israel" would hardly be an exaggeration], from the entering in of Hamath [the northern boundary of Palestine. See Stanley, S. and P. pp. 14, 505, 506] of Egypt [ i.e; the southern limit of the Holy Land. See Numbers 34:5 ; Joshua 15:4 , Joshua 15:47 ; 2 Kings 24:7 ; Genesis 15:18 , where the word is נָהָר refers to the Nile. The Wady el Arish must be intended ], before the Lord our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days [The two periods are thus distinguished, because they were properly distinct, the first being the feast of dedication, the second the feast of tabernacles. This is more clearly explained in 2 Chronicles 7:9 , 2 Chronicles 7:10 .]