Overview
The Bible addresses protracted meetings across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Dedication, Solomon and Temple, the First.
Key Bible verses about protracted meetings
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt.
And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.
And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the Lord had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.
And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying protracted meetings for yourself
- Begin with 1 Kings 8:65, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles and 1 Kings each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Dedication, Solomon and Temple, the First.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about protracted meetings?
The Bible addresses protracted meetings across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Dedication, Solomon and Temple, the First.
How many Bible verses are about protracted meetings?
The Bible references protracted meetings in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention protracted meetings?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Kings 8:65: “And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the Lord our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.”
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