1 Kings 8:10-18
1 Kings 8:10-18 CSB
When the priests came out of the holy place, the cloud filled the LORD’s temple, and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple. Then Solomon said: The LORD said that he would dwell in total darkness. I have indeed built an exalted temple for you, a place for your dwelling forever. The king turned around and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing. He said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel! He spoke directly to my father David, and he has fulfilled the promise by his power. He said, “Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city to build a temple in among any of the tribes of Israel, so that my name would be there. But I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.” My father David had his heart set on building a temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. But the LORD said to my father David, “Since your heart was set on building a temple for my name, you have done well to have this desire.
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