66 On the eighth day he sent the people away and they blessed the king . Then they went to their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the Lord had shown to David His servant and to Israel His people .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:66

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