65 So Solomon held the festival at that time, and all Israel with him-a great assembly, people from Lebo-hamath to the Wadi of Egypt-before the Lord our God, seven days.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:65

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