So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.

1 KINGS 7:51KJV
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1 Kings 7:51 (KJV)

What does 1 Kings 7:51 mean?

1 Kings 7:51 describes how King Solomon finished all the work for the temple of the LORD and then brought in the valuable items—silver, gold, and vessels—that his father David had set apart for God, placing them among the temple’s treasures. This verse marks the completion of the temple’s construction and the dedication of its sacred objects.

The verse comes at the end of a long section detailing the building of the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon, as king, is fulfilling his father David’s wishes by not only completing the temple but also by honoring the items David had dedicated. The verse highlights a moment of transition: the work is done, and the temple is now ready to be used for worship, fully equipped with treasures set aside for God.

The Hebrew behind 1 Kings 7:51

  • "Ended" (שָׁלַם, shalam): This word often means "to complete" or "to finish," but it also carries a sense of wholeness or fulfillment, emphasizing that nothing was left undone in Solomon’s work for the temple.
  • "Dedicated" (קֹדֶשׁ, qodesh): This word means "set apart as holy." The verse points out that the items David set aside were not just valuable, but were specifically made holy for God’s service.
  • "Treasures" (אוֹצָר, otsar): This refers to a storehouse or treasury. The items were not simply displayed but were carefully stored as part of the temple’s wealth, signifying their ongoing importance.

Why 1 Kings 7:51 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the temple was not just a building project but also involved preparing and dedicating sacred objects, showing the care taken in worship.
  • It connects Solomon’s work to his father David’s legacy, underlining the continuity of leadership and devotion to God across generations.
  • The verse sets the stage for the next chapters, where the temple will be dedicated and become the center of Israel’s worship, highlighting the significance of both the structure and its contents.

Where else these words appear

“treasures” Hebrew H214 · used in 70 verses

  • Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
  • 2 Chronicles 5:1 Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.
  • Isaiah 2:7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots:

“ended” Hebrew H7999 · used in 107 verses

  • Genesis 44:4 And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?
  • 1 Kings 22:44 And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.
  • Proverbs 7:14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.

“work” Hebrew H4399 · used in 149 verses

  • Genesis 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
  • Numbers 28:26 Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:
  • 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.