1 Kings 8:11

11 And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled his temple.

1 Kings 8:11 in Other Translations

11 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.

11 so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

11 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple of the LORD .

11 The priests couldn't carry out their priestly duties because of the cloud - the glory of God filled The Temple of God!

11 and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple.

1 Kings 8:11 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:11

So that the priests could not stand to minister, because
of the cloud
Either through the darkness it first caused, or through the light that broke out of it, which was dazzling to them, or through the terror it struck their minds with; they could neither minister in the holy place, by offering incense there; and as for the most holy place, none but the high priest could minister there, and that on one day only; nor in the court of the priests, at the altar of burnt offerings:

for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord;
a bright and glorious stream came forth from the cloud, and spread itself all over the house, and then took up its abode in the most holy place as in the tabernacle, ( Exodus 40:34 ) ( Ezekiel 43:2 Ezekiel 43:4 Ezekiel 43:5 ) .

1 Kings 8:11 In-Context

9 There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt.

10 When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD.

11 And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled his temple.

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

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

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 7:2; Revelation 15:8
• 2. S Exodus 16:7; S Exodus 29:43