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Then spoke Solomon, Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
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God's Mysterious Presence
Commentators explain that the 'thick darkness' is not a sign of God's anger but a symbol of His awesome and mysterious presence. It fulfills His previous declarations (e.g., Leviticus 16:2) that He would dwell in such a cloud. This imagery highlights that while God's presence is real and glorious, His full nature is beyond human comprehension.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, The Lord spoke of dwelling in the thick darkness. Solomon sees in the cloud the visible symbol of God’s presence, and accepts the …
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord said ... —The words of Solomon, though—as is natural in a moment of mingled awe and thankfulness—somewhat broken and abru…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And then spoke Solomon Perceiving by this symbol that the Lord was come into his house, to take up his dwelling in i…
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Solomon encouraged the priests, who were greatly astonished at the dark cloud. The dark dispensations of Providence should spur us to flee for refu…
