1 Kings 8:11

Translations

Modern

…so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of YHWH filled the house of YHWH.

Latin

…et non poterant sacerdotes stare et ministrare propter nebulam: impleverat enim gloria Domini domum Domini.

Original

Hebrew

English

…so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

Notes

1 Kings 8:10–11

When the priests left the Holy Place, music welcomed them, praising the Lord (2 Chronicles 5:11–14). Before, God's glorious presence filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34–35). Now, it filled the temple, showing God was with his people again. Ezekiel noted when God's presence later left the temple (Ezekiel 10:18–19) and predicted its return in a blessed future (Ezekiel 43:1–5).

In the New Testament, John wrote that God lives among his people through Jesus Christ (John 1:14). Paul confirmed that Christ now lives in each believer (Colossians 1:27) as a preview of a future when “the dwelling place of God is with man” (Revelation 21:3).

1 Kings 8:1–66

Solomon's building efforts peaked when he moved the ark to the new temple. The king prayed (1 Kings 8:22–53) and offered praise and blessings (8:56–61) to dedicate the temple to the Lord. After the dedication, the people celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. The story highlights Solomon praising God and blessing the people (1 Kings 8:12–61).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Completion of the Second Temple God’s Glory with His People Pure Worship The Ark of the Covenant The Central Sanctuary The Cloud and Fire The Glory of God

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Ezekiel 43:4–5
…and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
Ezekiel 44:4
Then the man brought me to the front of the temple by way of the north gate. I looked and saw the glory of the LORD filling His temple, and I fell facedown.
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Leviticus 9:23
Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people.
Ezekiel 43:2
…and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.
Revelation 21:23
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Acts 7:55
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Revelation 21:11
…shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.
Leviticus 9:6
And Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the LORD may appear to you.”

1 Kings 8:11

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Events?

Related verses?

Parallels?

Glossary?

Topics?

Translations

Original

Notes

Events

Related verses

Parallels

Glossary

Topics