11 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.

12 Then spake Solomon, The Lord (A)said, that he would dwell in the dark cloud.

13 I have built thee an house to dwell in, an habitation for thee to abide in for [a]ever.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 8:13 He spake according to the tenor of God’s promise which was conditionally that they should serve him aright.

11 And the priests could not perform their service(A) because of the cloud, for the glory(B) of the Lord filled his temple.

12 Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud;(C) 13 I have indeed built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell(D) forever.”

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