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1 Kings 8:66

Western Saints

Bede

But we should note this too: having explained the dedication and subsequent festival, Scripture concludes, "And Solomon dismissed the people, who blessed the king and set out for their own dwellings joyfully and glad of heart for all the goodness the Lord had done for David his servant and for his people Israel." When he has brought to completion the gift of resurrection, our Lord dismisses his elect joyfully to their eternal dwelling places. …

Homilies on the Gospels 2.24 ↗