What does 1 Kings 8:1 mean?

Then Solomon called together all the elders of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the heads of the families. He wanted them to come to Jerusalem to bring up the Ark of the Lord’s covenant from the City of David, which is Zion. 1 Kings 8:1 - Modern Text Bible

(Solomon gathered all the leaders for a major event: moving the Ark, the most sacred object, to the new temple.)