1 Kings 8:12

¶ Then spake Solomon; The Lord said that hee would dwell in the thicke darkenesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then Solomon said, O Lord, to the sun you have given the heaven for a living-place, but your living-place was not seen by men;
- Basic English Bible

Then Solomon declared: "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- Darby Bible

Then Solomon said: The Lord said that he would dwell in a cloud.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Then spake Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- English Revised Version

Then Solomon said, "Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 8:12

8:12 Then spake - Perceiving both priests and people struck withwonder at this darkness, he minds them, that this was no sign of God'sdisfavour, as some might possibly imagine; but a token of his approbation,and special presence among them. Said - He hath declared, that he wouldmanifest his presence with, and dwelling among his people, by a dark cloud,in which he would appear.