2 Chronicles 7:2
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New International Version (©2011)
The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it.

New Living Translation (©2007)
The priests could not enter the Temple of the LORD because the glorious presence of the LORD filled it.

English Standard Version (©2001)
And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD’s house.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The priests could not enter into the house of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD'S house.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
The priests were not able to enter the LORD's temple because the glory of the LORD filled the temple of the LORD.

International Standard Version (©2012)
The priests could not enter into the Temple because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD's Temple.

NET Bible (©2006)
The priests were unable to enter the LORD's temple because the LORD's splendor filled the LORD's temple.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The priests couldn't go into the LORD's temple because the LORD's glory had filled the LORD's temple.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.

American King James Version
And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD's house.

American Standard Version
And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah's house.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither could the priests enter into the temple of the Lord, because the majesty of the Lord had filled the temple of the Lord.

Darby Bible Translation
And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah's house.

English Revised Version
And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD'S house.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.

World English Bible
The priests could not enter into the house of Yahweh, because the glory of Yahweh filled Yahweh's house.

Young's Literal Translation
and the priests have not been able to go in unto the house of Jehovah, because the honour of Jehovah hath filled the house of Jehovah.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

7:1-22 God's answer to Solomon's prayer. - God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive them, with his majesty and holiness. The people worshipped and praised God. When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their Light. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. And whoever beholds with true faith, the Saviour agonizing and dying for man's sin, will, by that view, find his godly sorrow enlarged, his hatred of sin increased, his soul made more watchful, and his life more holy. Solomon prosperously effected all he designed, for adorning both God's house and his own. Those who begin with the service of God, are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. It was Solomon's praise, that what he undertook, he went through with; it was by the grace of God that he prospered in it. Let us then stand in awe, and sin not. Let us fear the Lord's displeasure, hope in his mercy, and walk in his commandments.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord,.... They went in to carry the ark thither, but not being able to stand to minister, they came out, and could not reenter:

because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house; both the holy place, and the holy of holies, see 1 Kings 8:10.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

2. the priests could not enter—Both from awe of the miraculous fire that was burning on the altar and from the dense cloud that enveloped the sanctuary, they were unable for some time to perform their usual functions (see on [421]1Ki 8:10). But afterwards, their courage and confidence being revived, they approached the altar and busied themselves in the offering of an immense number of sacrifices.

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Fire from Heaven
1Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house. 2And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD's house. 3And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD on the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endures for ever.

1 Kings 8:10 When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 5:14 and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God.