2 Chronicles 6:1

1 Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud;

2 Chronicles 6:1 in Other Translations

1 Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

1 Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.

1 Then Solomon prayed, “O LORD, you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness.

1 Then Solomon said, God said he would dwell in a cloud,

1 Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

1 Then Solomon said, "The LORD said he would live in a dark cloud.

1 Then Solomon said: The Lord said He would dwell in thick darkness,

1 Then Solomon said, "Lord, you have said you would live in a dark cloud.

2 Chronicles 6:1 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 5:1

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

2 Chronicles 6:1 In-Context

1 Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud;

2 I have built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever.”

3 While the whole assembly of Israel was standing there, the king turned around and blessed them.

4 Then he said: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his hands has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to my father David. For he said,

5 ‘Since the day I brought my people out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel to have a temple built so that my Name might be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over my people Israel.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 19:9; 1 Kings 8:12-50