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1 Kings 8:12

1 Kings 8:12
Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And then spake Solomon,.... Perceiving by this symbol that the Lord was come into his house, to take up his dwelling in…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Rather, “The Lord spake of dwelling in the thick darkness” (margin reference). Solomon sees in the cloud the visible…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The Lord said - he would dwell - It was under the appearance of a cloud that God showed himself present with Israel in…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:12-21

Here, I. Solomon encourages the priests, who came out of the temple from their ministration, much astonished at the dark…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Solomon's opening blessing (2Ch 6:1-11)

12. The Lord said thathe would dwell in the thick darkness Better, as in 2Ch…