63 Solomon offered for the sacrifice of peace offerings , which he offered to the Lord , 22,000 e e oxen and 120,000 e e sheep . So the king and all the sons of Israel dedicated the house of the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:63

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:62-66

(Read 1 Kings 8:62-66)

Solomon offered a great sacrifice. He kept the feast of tabernacles, as it seems, after the feast of dedication. Thus should we go home, rejoicing, from holy ordinances, thankful for God's Goodness