Old Testament · VERSE 12

1 Kings 8:12

King James Version

Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

1 Kings 8:12 in context

And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

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.

1 Kings 8:12SELECTED VERSE

Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

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