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God's Visible Approval
All commentators agree that the cloud, known as the 'Shechinah,' was the visible sign of God's glorious presence. Just as it had filled the Tabernacle in Moses' day, its appearance here signified God's divine approval and acceptance of the Temple, confirming He was taking up residence in the house Solomon built.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:10
18th Century
Theologian
The cloud—the visible symbol of the divine presence, known as the Shechinah in the Targums—had been promised before the construction of the ark beg…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:10
19th Century
Bishop
The cloud. —The bright Shechinah of the Divine Presence, simultaneously cloud and fire—which had been the sign of the presence of …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:10
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the
holy place
The most holy pla…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The bringing in the ark is the end that must crown the work. This was done with great solemnity.
The ark was fixed in the place appointed fo…