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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:12
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:12
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord said ... —The words of Solomon, though—as is natural in a moment of mingled awe and thankfulness—somewhat broken and abru…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:12–21
17th Century
Minister
Solomon encouraged the priests, who were greatly astonished at the dark cloud. The dark dispensations of Providence should spur us to flee for refu…