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The King's Deliberate Turn
Commentators explain that Solomon first faced the Holy of Holies to address God, then physically turned to face the congregation. This deliberate turn, possibly from a special platform mentioned in Chronicles, marked a significant shift in the ceremony from dedicating the Temple to God to addressing and blessing His people.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:14
18th Century
Theologian
Solomon had spoken the preceding words, addressed to God, with his face directed to the holy of holies. He now turned around and looked outward tow…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:14
19th Century
Bishop
And the king. —We are told in the book of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 6:13) that the king stood on a “brasen scaffold” th…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:14
17th Century
Pastor
And the king turned his face about
He was before the altar, (1 Kings 8:22), with his face to that first,…
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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…