burnt offerings and peace offerings The "burnt offerings" were dedicatory, the "peace offerings" eucharistic. The latter furnished the festival meal for the assembled people (Leviticus 7:15). Compare Solomon's sacrifices at the dedication of the Temple (1 Kings 8:62-65).

he blessed the people in the name of theLord of hosts As Solomon did (1 Kings 8:14; 1 Kings 8:55). "The name of the Lord" signifies "Jehovah as He has revealed Himself to men," and "to bless in the name of the Lord" signifies -to invoke from Jehovah such blessings as He covenants to give in accordance with His revelation of Himself." Cp. Psalms 129:8.

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