at that time] At the dedication of the temple. a feast] Beside the feast of tabernacles, v. 2. See on 1 Chronicles 16:3. from the entring] Which came from all coasts of the land, even from north to south. Hamath] The utmost part of Canaan on the north, Numbers 13:22. and 34. 7, 8. river of Egypt] On the south. Numbers 34:3; Numbers 34:5. Joshua 13:3. See chap. 4. 21. seven and seven] Seven for the feast of tabernacles, Leviticus 23:34. and seven for the dedication, 2 Chronicles 7:9. See the notes on 1 Chronicles 15:26.