2 Chronicles 5:14

The Ark Enters the Temple · 2 Chronicles 5:1–14
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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 God.
Traditional
So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God.
Literal
…and the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud, for the glory of YHWH had filled the house of God.
Latin
…nec possent sacerdotes stare et ministrare propter caliginem. Compleverat enim gloria Domini domum Dei.

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 God.

Notes

The Chronicler describes the temple dedication with a detailed account of a grand celebration. He lists the three specific groups of singers and all their relatives. The 120 trumpeters likely included five priests from each of the 24 divisions (1 Chronicles 24:3–19). The sanctified priests wore their standard fine linen robes. The musical instruments, singers, and trumpeters were all in their proper places. When the priests left, the musicians began their song, and the cloud of the Lord's glorious presence filled the temple.

Parallels

1 Kings 8:1–11

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Glory Pillar of Fire and Cloud Zion

Topics

Church: House of God Praising the Lord Temple: Solomon's: A Dwelling Place of the Lord Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To