2 Chronicles 6:1

Translations

Modern

Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.

Traditional

Then said Solomon, The Lord hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Literal

Then Solomon said: “YHWH said He would dwell in the dark cloud.

Latin

Tunc Salomon ait: Dominus pollicitus est ut habitaret in caligine:

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.

Notes

2 Chronicles 6:1–2

The dedication ceremony ended with Solomon's poetic speech about the temple's main idea. God chose to live in the thick cloud of darkness. The temple's dedication confirmed God's choice of Israel as his people and his ongoing presence among them.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Darkness and Light Seeking the Lord The Tabernacle

Related verses

Exodus 20:21
And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.
Psalm 18:8–11
Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.
Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.
Nahum 1:3
The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.
Deuteronomy 4:11
You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.
Hebrews 12:18
For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;
1 Kings 8:12–50
Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
Psalm 97:2
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
Exodus 24:15–18
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,

Parallels

1 Kings 8:12–21

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Darkness Genealogy Glory Shekinah

Topics

Darkness the Following Scriptures God: Infinite God: Unsearchable Public Prayer: Solomon Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Solomon Solomon: Dedicates the Temple Temple: Solomon's: Dedication of the First Temple: Solemnly Dedicated to God by Solomon

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