lessons from solomon's temple dedication

*****1Ki 8:33 When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house: This is a God who enters into communion with His people. 21And as for (AG)this [h]house, which [i]is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be (AH)astonished and say, (AI)Why has the Lord done thus to this land and this house? 22Then they will answer, Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity on them. . Again it is said that they should repent with all their mind and with all their heart (48). Rev 21:22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. This study is relevant today because your body is the Temple where the Holy Spirit dwells (1 Cor. (2). 1Pe 2:17 Honour all men. God shows His approval in various ways, though the approval we seek is often not rooted in the answer we expect! *other, Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication, Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL. Num 3:31 And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof. (b) The Temple pictures her future spirit born condition wherein she shall possess her spiritual body and the divine nature (1Corinthians 13:10, 2 Peter 1:4). 1Co 4:9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. Solomon bring the Ark of God to the Temple in 1 Kings 8:1-13. Joshua had seen the same thing as Solomon was seeing. 16For now (AA)I have chosen and [d]sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and [e]My eyes and [f]My heart will be there perpetually. 6:4042). Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God. Scriptures: Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you (1 John 3:13). Mar 11:16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. He alone is God (6:14), -----B. It was the building, all the furniture, all the vessels, all the altars, and all the tools that were a part of this glorious Temple. LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, ANSWERED! (3) Yet, King Solomon offered peace and burnt offerings seemingly with God's full approval. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: No, there is no other god like unto the LORD! ----- TRANSGRESSION (pesha) - 'Crossing over' into rebellion. 1Ki 8:4 And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring up. Next, Solomons prayer reflects a proper understanding of what the Lords presence in the temple would mean. 7When (B)Solomon had finished praying, (C)fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and (D)the glory of the Lord filled the [a]temple. Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee (1 Chronicles 22:7-11).. In last week's lesson Solomon continued the Temple dedication service. ----- 2. The strangers of this world are a source of difficulttrials. We return to the building of Solomon's palace in chapter 7, and conclude with a climax of Israel's spiritual life, the festival of the dedication of the Temple in chapter 8. In 3033 Shishak, King of Egypt, besieged and took Jerusalem, and carried away the choicest treasurers of the Temple. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. We need to walk in the statutes of the Lord, the royal law of Jesus Christ. Priests needed to use a ramp to reach the top of the altar, as it was about 15 feet high. If we need a time piece to know where we are in Biblical fulfillment, then we need only to look toward Israel! Selah. "Solomon's Prayer of Dedication" 2 Chronicles 6:12-21 www.WORDFORLIFESAYS.com Please Note: All lesson verses and titles are based on International Sunday School Lesson/Uniform Series 2014 by the Lesson Committee, but all content/commentary written within is original to wordforlifesays.com unless properly quoted/cited. Mar 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; It had an altar, and there were offerings on it. However, the world will remember the saints as they once knew them when they dwelt among them in the flesh. But there is yet another, entirely different way to arrive at this date of circa 967 b.c.e. New King James Version (NKJV). Once put in the Most Holy Place, the staves were withdrawn enough to guide the High Priests but not far enough to be seen by the congregation. *****1Ki 8:57 The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us: And as King Solomon enclosed the walls with boards of cedar, so he fixed on them plates of gold, which had sculptures upon them; so that the whole temple shined, and dazzled the eyes of such as entered, by the splendor of the gold that was on every side of them. The second part (3-11) includes events from Solomon's rule and tells how famous and rich he was. This was an expansive and expensive undertaking. The subject this morning is the prayer of Solomon at the dedication of the new temple in Jerusalem. (2) Jehovah would eventually plant Israel to be moved no more. Heb 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. 62-66). He used the finest gold, silver, wood, and stone. But this exception makes sense from a prophetic standpoint. 1Ki 8:62 And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD. (LogOut/ 1Ki 8:9 There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt. 7Furthermore (K)Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in front of the house of the Lord; for there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat. Sure He is the God of Israel but He is also the God of joy of all those that believe but also the God of wrath to all those that do not believe! 6:2628, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God Through His Word, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Selah (Psalms 87:2,3,5,6). Thousands of skilled men and women worked on the temple. Solomon emphasized that acknowledgement of wrong would be expected. Watch for confirmations with discernment. The Temple Altar. Try, One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. But that temple was built long after Solomons Temple and does not occupy the same level of importance in the Hebrew Scriptures. They suggest the Lord's . The temple was to be associated with peace, not war. Eph 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. This implies several things. King David had made the mistake of moving the Ark in his own way the first time and not obeying the Word of God and it had caused the death of a good man, Solomon was not about to make that same mistake. turn47a] with all their mind and with all their heart (48). The pure truth of the Lord is that He provides the needs that we require daily. A. Solomon's prayer place. Two women take a child to Solomon, who wisely determines which woman is the mother . The highest point on the temple that King Solomon built was actually 120 cubits tall (about 20 stories or about 207 feet). . Its closing centers on God's "help" when the nation goes to war. Daniel 9:5; Psalm 106:6). For Israel, there were two places where Jehovah abode, the Tabernacle and the Temple. 8 At that time Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, all the tribal heads and the ancestral leaders of the Israelites before him at Jerusal 28:23, 24; 1 Kin. Remembrance of the LORD's covenant with the people (6:14), Solomon continues with Various Pleas and Requests (6:19ff. 1Pe 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: Should Christians Pray for the Forgiveness of Their Sins? God had said the Ark could only be moved one way. It is not because of slavery because slavery does not exist in that form today in America even though it is still in much of the world. Application: Offer yourselves as living sacrifices (cf. Denomination: Temple of Jerusalem, either of two temples that were the centre of worship and national identity in ancient Israel. Romans 12:1)! 5:16:11), the sanctuary could function as the place for Israels worship that it was intended to be. 19(AD)But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods, and worship them, 20(AE)then I will uproot them from My land which I have given them; and this house which I have [g]sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb and a (AF)byword among all peoples. We can catch a glimpse of the relationship Solomon had with God and the feeling of this prayer. In addition, Solomon employs the term plead (ESV, ASV-supplication). Crafts: Draw or paint self-portraits and write out 1 Corinthians 3:16 on the picture. What a grand privilege to be called to be part of that Temple Class! These temples that are made by the hands of God are built upon our own Faith! 1Ki 8:58 That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers. It is by Prayer that we have fellowship with the Lord. Each major section of disaster and disease ends with a temporal clause ('when') or a conditional clause ('if') relating to the time of the repentance of the people. Dedication. Since God will not live in temples made by hands but only in temples that He constructs Himself, we that are saved have this same purpose, to be a witness of the glory of God to this world we live in! With the nation of Israel observing his actions, Solomon had prayed directly to the Lord. There are two main Bible references that provide a description of Solomons Temple. You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Num 3:32 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary. And, God will always provide the things that meets His will for our lives! providing further corroboration for its accuracy. Genuine repentance involves a change of conduct. Notice also the double use of all, which obviously emphasizes the comprehensive nature of ones change. Not in Temples made with hands (6:18). Being filled with knowledge and understanding of God, we will have the wisdom of Gods will for our lives. He said to me, 'Your son Solomon is the one who shall build My house and My courts; for I have chosen him to be a son to Me, and I will be a father to him. ), -----D. The LORD establishes a covenant (7:17ff.). The movement of the Ark had to coincide with the proper time. God cannot be confined to a particular space, but He does meet with His people in particular spaces. Strive to be faithful. This is a sign to the Born Again Christian that we are also to stand boldly before the world! 1Ki 8:34 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers. Introduction. What He has done - e.g. After King David's capture of Jerusalem, however, the Ark was moved to that city. 1Co 15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding. The Reign of King Solomon pictures the Millennial Age because, like Solomon. We must give God the glory for what He has done in our lives and even if God only saves us He has done much more than what we deserved! So the king and all the people dedicated the temple of God. 85-99 of the 1869 edition of "The Symbolism of Freemasonry" by Albert G. Mackey. Solomon's Preparation for the Temple . Mic 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. King David himself gathered the raw materials to build the temple and, evidently, God provided the building plans for that holy structure. And as many as believed Word Of God showed up. 3When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the Lord, saying: (F)For He is good,(G)For His mercy endures forever.. Curiously, these pillars are named! A nation that knows Jehovah God will truly be blessed and they will know it! Learn how your comment data is processed. (J)The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. Pray with a clean heart -- by all means, repent! It is fitting to build church sanctuaries for these gatherings, as they help form our expectations for meeting God in worship. (1) David was not permitted to build the temple. Listen to the pleas of your servant and of your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Locusts & Grasshoppers (6:28). It is by prayer that we have communion with God. Solomon's dedication of the newly constructed temple centers upon his long dedicatory prayer (vv. The natural question is, Why was David not permitted to build the temple? The answer comes from Jehovah. 8(L)At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly (M)from the entrance of Hamath to (N)the[c] Brook of Egypt. Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Text Focus: 2 Chronicles 6:12-7:4 Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, . Solomon's Birth, Rise, and Temple Building. Isa 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. For all the saints. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Neither Jesus nor the church will actually be visible to the world, but will be seen only in the sense of mental perception. Since Solomon represents Jesus and the Church in glory, we see illustrated the fact that Jesus and the Church will accept the sacrifices of the people in the Kingdom. The burnt offerings, meal offerings, and peace offerings that Solomon presented were free-will offerings. 3:16; 6:19). Thus, in this prayer of Solomon, confession and repentance are bound to be done and are more implicit. 1-11) and concludes with a great celebration (vv. The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament! Three recurring words for sin or types of sin in the Old Testament: ----- SIN ([ch]ata) - 'Missing the mark' - most general of the three. Solomon recognized that Jehovah God rules all His creation and has complete provincial control of all nature and all of Heaven. Johann Georg Platzer. 1 Kings 8:62-64 records the dedication of the temple. (b) The people must be convicted of the fact that they have violated divine law. Walking worthy of the Lord Jesus is being in the will of God! Solomon spent a great price in building the first Temple but God paid an even greater price for the living temples He builds with the blood of His Son Jesus! The Temple was begun in the year of the World 2992 (1012 B.C. He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. After seven years, the temple was ready to be dedicated to Jehovah. Furthermore the LORD will build thee an house. Standard Lesson Commentary titles this week's lesson "Solomon Seeks God's Blessing". *****1Ki 8:11 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD. is the first possible year for the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. "If thy people go out to WAR against their enemies by the . 1Ki 8:51 For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron: How do we know that God will hear our prayers? 1Ki 8:48 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name: To repent is to bethink, which is to recall to the mind. The fabled king of the east is in the Bible for a reason. If we have confessed our sins we can be sure that God is listening to our prayers. Each individual will be given a work to do which will reflect that preparation. The Pursuit That Pleases God Vikram Pimplekar 1 Kings 3. 1Ki 8:47 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness; The Symbolism of Solomon's Temple. Consecration must always be a voluntary presentation of ones powers, and hence this is represented in some of the sacrifices after the Atonement Day (Tabernacle Shadows, page 94). The time for sin offerings will have been in the past. Jos 23:14 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof. It was the Ark that was the symbol of Gods presence and without the presence of God, this Temple would be just a building and of no use for the work of God! The scripture text comes from 1 Kings 8:22-30, 52-53. Solomon had rule over the religious power all the days of his life. His father, David, had also set aside materials for the building of the temple. His life - charmed as it was by wealth, power, wisdom, and love - teaches us many things. As a believer, you are also part of Jesus' holy priesthood (1 Pet. The Lord Jesus is not just preparing us a place in our new home but He is also saving us to the uttermost so we can get there! We can see that a godly national leader can have a tremendous impact on the any nation. (c) They are required to be sorrowful for having rebelled against the holy God. And if you obey me, you will have a long life.'. Romans 9:21). It was not just the building itself that was dedicated for God's use. Categories: 2015 Issues, 2015-September/October. 1Ki 8:50 And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them: When we become part of the family of God, He will never leave us or forsake us! 1Ki 8:59 And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: 1Pe 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. Let us now inquire, as the subject of the present essay, how this is done . Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of . We must dedicate our places of worship to the Lord! The hope of Israel is the ultimate restoration of all things under the Messiah! Go to www.ccontario.com for an. And We Must Then Sacrifice Ourselves To The Lord! Another word for this "dedication" would be "sanctification". -----Now: We are Temples of the Holy Spirit (cf. I think if you read it you will agree it is one of the most astonishing prayers in the Bible. In Pauls lifetime the temple that would have come to mind was Herods Temple. And if all the good things will always come true, then all the bad things will certainly be true when we ignore the Word of God! (5) Davids seed would have his throne established forever! 1Ki 8:63 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. Jos 23:15 Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you. If we will just walk in the ways of Gods Word. I will also make you very rich. When one approached the temple from the front, they would behold two huge pillars, one on either side of the temple entrance. This glorious Temple built under the direction of King Solomon had as one of its purposes to be a witness to the world in that day. The contrast between the reign of David and Solomon has wonderful symbolic applications. We need to let our hearts be as perfect as humanly possible with the Lord. Contents. We need to remember that this entire Temple complex was designed to house the Ark of the Covenant and only then to become a house of prayer! If we walk in His ways, then all the world will know that the LORD, He is God! In 2 Chronicles 6:12-17 Solomon brings up God's promise to David and asks for its fulfillment. religious corporation as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Part II. Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL. 1Ki 8:56 Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. 1Ki 8:46 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near; Mar 11:17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? Isa 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. 3. (Used 12x in 2 Chronicles 6 alone), -----C. Forgiveness (6:21, 25, 27, 30, 39), ----------1. Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (v. 2) Remember that the major planning for the Temple had already been accomplished by David (designing the architecture, gathering the supplies, and enlisting the personnel). Solomons prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. Nevertheless, Solomon asked the Lord to manifest His presence in a special way in the temple and to be particularly attentive to the cries offered to Him there (vv. They would be obliged to turn their heart, or to repent (47). Solomon was very careful to give God the glory for what he had accomplished. But this portion of the prayer also recognizes that Davids descendants would have to remain faithful to God in order to continue enjoying the full blessings of the Lord (vv. Originally the Ark had contained not only the stone tablets but also the golden pot that held manna and also Aarons rod that had budded but these had been removed leaving only the two stones. Faithful service to God must go beyond initial excitement to daily devotion to Him (Luke 9:23). ----- 1. Not one Word out of the mouth of God will ever fail! Love the brotherhood. 5King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. Rom 1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; The Dedication of Solomon's Temple. ----- INIQUITY ('avon) - Complete and rebellious depravity. 2 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house. 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19-20). Solomon's temple stood in Jerusalem for almost 400 years. strangers, were used in the preparation work of the temple. Preparation. In an age when this is frequently misunderstood, it provides a valuable resource. While the context under review pertains initially to the circumstance of the ancient Jews and their relationship to Jehovah, the principles therein are echoed throughout the New Testament. Prayer is a general term that represents the idea of calling upon God as a source of help - whatever the need may be. And it is by prayer that we are identified with God. The world will recognize that the saints had been honored even while in the flesh! And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be withthem, and be their God (Revelation 21:3). Figures. David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. Exo 40:35 And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. He stood on it, knelt down in front of the entire congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. (a) They must recognize intellectually (mind) the sovereignty of Jehovah, that is that he has the right to issue commands for ones living and to enforce obedience (cf. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 Kings taught by Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon. Mic 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? I have said that the operative art is symbolized-that is to say, used as a symbol-in the speculative science. It was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, and the center of worship to the Lord. We may get one more opportunity to use our vote to change things but if we fail once again we may never have that same opportunity again! But we must not believe that God did these things to glorify Solomon nor his father David. David Stein. From Gods standpoint they were perfect, justified by the blood of Christ. 7:117). First Kings 6:1-38 and chapters 78 describe the construction and dedication of Solomon's temple. This was the place to meet the Priests, the intermediary between Jehovah and the people. We see the end of Solomon's "Temple Dedication" prayer today, and God's response to it. Because Davids reign involved warfare and the shedding of blood, he would not be allowed to build the temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Solomon dedicates the temple in Jerusalem. *****1Ki 8:45 Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. 30 "Listen to the entreaty of your servant and of all your people Israel; whenever they pray in this place, listen from the place where you reside in heaven; and when you hear, forgive. Honour the king. 3:3- "The length by cubits after the ancient measure was . And in another parallel it is Gods presence in each believer. *****1Ki 8:3 And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark. 28:1568). There's so much to learn from Solomon's life but let us look at three lessons we can learn today: 1. 1 Kings 8 - The Dedication of the Temple A. In addition, there is an interesting visual context of the pillars on either side of the temple. This principle is evidenced in the following citations. *****1Ki 8:22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven: Our prayers are not to be a request only thing!

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