1 Kings 8:12
“¶ Then spake Solomon; The Lord said that hee would dwell in the thicke darkenesse.”
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1 Kings 8:12 Context
10And it came to passe when the Priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the Lord; 11So 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. 12¶ Then spake Solomon; The Lord said that hee would dwell in the thicke darkenesse. 13I haue surely built thee an house to dwel in, a setled place for thee to abide in for euer. 14And the King turned his face about, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel: (and all the Congregation of Israel stood.)
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 8:12
Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- King James Version
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then Solomon said, O Lord, to the sun you have given the heaven for a living-place, but your living-place was not seen by men;
- Basic English Bible
Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- Darby Bible
Then spoke Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- Webster's Bible
Then Solomon said, "Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- World English Bible
Then said Solomon, `Jehovah hath said to dwell in thick darkness;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Then spoke Solomon: The LORD hath said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 8:12
8:12 Then spake - Perceiving both priests and people struck withwonder at this darkness, he minds them, that this was no sign of God'sdisfavour, as some might possibly imagine; but a token of his approbation,and special presence among them. Said - He hath declared, that he wouldmanifest his presence with, and dwelling among his people, by a dark cloud,in which he would appear.