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so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people; for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.
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A Symphony of Joy and Sorrow
Commentators explain the sound from the temple foundation was a blend of joyful shouts and loud weeping. Matthew Henry clarifies this was due to two perspectives: younger people rejoiced at the new beginning, while older ones wept, remembering the greater glory of Solomon's temple. This mixture of emotions is presented as a real and understandable human experience.
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19th Century
Anglican
The noise was heard from far away.—The people also joined in the weeping, which was accompanied by shrill cries. The rejoicing and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the …
Presbyterian
There was a remarkable mixture of emotions when the foundation of the temple was laid. Those who only knew the misery of having no temple at all pr…
