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He prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.

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The Enduring Covenant

Commentators explain that the "oracle" was the innermost room of the temple, the Holy of Holies, specifically designed to house the Ark of the Covenant. It's noted that this was the very same ark made by Moses, signifying a continuation of God's covenant presence from the wilderness wanderings to this new permanent dwelling.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 6:19

17th Century

Pastor

And the oracle he prepared in the house within
In the innermost part of the house he fitted up the oracle, or speaki…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 6:15–38

17th Century

Minister

See what was typified by this temple.

  1. Christ is the true Temple. In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead; in Him meet all God's …