1 Kings 8:10-13

Cross-references For Better Understanding a Related Topics b Additional Materials c

Summary

• God's presence in a visible, thick cloud.

Details and/or Comments

• This occurred after the ark had been brought to the newly-built temple, and just before the temple was dedicated to God.

Scripture

1 Kings 8:10-13

Scripture Passage	Comments and Links
1Ki 8:10 It came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of Yahweh, 1Ki 8:11 so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of Yahweh filled the house of Yahweh.	God's presence in a thick cloud. This is not a reference to smoke from the sacrifices (as the ark was being brought to the temple), but to a visible manifestation of the glory of God. Environmental Displays of God's Power or Presence The Dwelling Place of God The Visible Glory of God
1Ki 8:12 Then spoke Solomon [to God], Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 1Ki 8:13 I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever.	Solomon (and the rest) recognized the cloud for what it was.

Parallel passage in 2 Chronicles:

• 2 Chronicles 5:11a - parallels 1 Kings 8:10a.
• 2 Chronicles 5:11b-13a (most of v. 13) - describes singing and praise to Yahweh.
• 2 Chronicles 5:13b-14 - parallels 1 Kings 8:10b-11.
• 2 Chronicles 6:1-2 - parallels 1 Kings 8:12-13.

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