# #297 | Melakhim Aleph ch.8 - The Temple Dedication

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:10:09
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<p>Chapter 8 describes the festive dedication of the Temple. Our podcast discusses aspects of Solomon&#39;s magnificent prayer:</p><p>1. Does God reside in the Temple? </p><p>2. Is the Temple a Jewish institution or a universal house of prayer?</p>