Translations
Modern
The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it.
Traditional
And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.
Literal
And the priests were not able enter into the house of YHWH, because the glory of YHWH had filled the house of YHWH.
Latin
Nec poterant sacerdotes ingredi templum Domini, eo quod implesset majestas Domini templum Domini.
Original
Hebrew
English
The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it.
Notes
When they brought the ark to its place (see 2 Chronicles 5:13–14), the glorious presence of the Lord descended on the temple. The divine glory stayed in the temple, stopping the priests from entering to perform their duties (see “The Glory of God” Theme Note and “God’s Glory with His People” Theme Note).
Theme notes and profiles
Solomon Music in Ancient Israel The Glory of God The Tabernacle
Parallels
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Glory Temple
Topics
Cloud: Pillar of Fire: Sacred: Restored to the Temple Miracles: Design of Temple: Solomon's: A Dwelling Place of the Lord the First Temple: Filled with the Cloud of Glory