1 Kings 8:10 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD

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New International Version
When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD.

New Living Translation
When the priests came out of the Holy Place, a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD.

English Standard Version
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, a cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Berean Standard Bible
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when the priests came out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

New American Standard Bible
And it happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

NASB 1995
It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

NASB 1977
And it came about when the priests came from the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when the priests came out of the holy place, the cloud filled the house of Yahweh,

Amplified Bible
Now it happened that when the priests had come out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the LORD’S house,

Christian Standard Bible
When the priests came out of the holy place, the cloud filled the LORD’s temple,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the priests came out of the holy place, the cloud filled the LORD’s temple,

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of Jehovah,

Contemporary English Version
Suddenly a cloud filled the temple as the priests were leaving the most holy place.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the priests left the holy place, a cloud filled the LORD's temple.

Good News Translation
As the priests were leaving the Temple, it was suddenly filled with a cloud

International Standard Version
When the priests left the Holy Place after setting the ark in place, the cloud filled the LORD's Temple

Majority Standard Bible
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD

NET Bible
Once the priests left the holy place, a cloud filled the LORD's temple.

New Heart English Bible
It came to pass, when the priests had come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when the priests had come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

World English Bible
It came to pass, when the priests had come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled Yahweh’s house,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, in the going out of the priests from the holy [place], that the cloud has filled the house of YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the going out of the priests from the holy place, that the cloud hath filled the house of Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in the priests coming out of the holy place, and the cloud filled the house of Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the sanctuary, that a cloud filled the house of the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then it happened that, when the priests had exited from the Sanctuary, a cloud filled the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
When the priests left the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD

New Revised Standard Version
And when the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And when the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when the Priests went out from the Holy Place, a cloud filled the house of LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass when the priests departed out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

God's Glory Fills the Temple
10And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD 11so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.…

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Cross References

Exodus 40:34-35
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Ezekiel 10:3-4
Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. / Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.

Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.

Isaiah 6:4
At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.

Revelation 15:8
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

Exodus 19:18
Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.

Numbers 9:15-16
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire.

2 Chronicles 7:1-2
When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it.

Isaiah 4:5
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Luke 9:34
While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

Exodus 24:15-16
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, / and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud.

Psalm 18:11
He made darkness His hiding place, and storm clouds a canopy around Him.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

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1 Kings 8

1. The feast of the temple
12. Solomon's blessing
22. Solomon's prayer
54. Solomon's blessing
62. His sacrifice of peace offerings

Berean Study Bible

And when the priests came out
The phrase "the priests came out" signifies a transition from human activity to divine intervention. The priests, who were Levites, had specific roles in the temple, emphasizing the importance of order and obedience in worship. The Hebrew root for "priests" is "kohen," which denotes someone who serves in a sacred capacity. This moment marks the completion of their duties and the beginning of God's direct action, highlighting the partnership between human obedience and divine presence.

of the Holy Place
The "Holy Place" refers to the inner sanctuary of the temple, a sacred space set apart for God's presence. In Hebrew, it is "Qodesh," meaning "set apart" or "sacred." This area was distinct from the Holy of Holies, yet it was still a place of profound sanctity. The priests' exit from this area symbolizes the completion of their ritual duties and the readiness for God's glory to manifest, underscoring the holiness required to approach God.

the cloud
The "cloud" is a recurring biblical symbol of God's presence and glory. In Hebrew, "anan" is used, which often signifies divine guidance and protection, as seen in the wilderness wanderings of Israel (Exodus 13:21). The cloud's appearance here is a theophany, a visible manifestation of God, indicating His approval and presence in the temple. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His desire to dwell among His people.

filled the house of the LORD
The phrase "filled the house of the LORD" indicates the overwhelming presence of God within the temple. The Hebrew word for "filled" is "male," which conveys completeness and abundance. This filling signifies God's acceptance of the temple as His dwelling place, fulfilling His promise to David and Solomon. It also serves as a powerful reminder of God's omnipresence and His willingness to be intimately involved with His people. The "house of the LORD" is not just a physical structure but a symbol of God's covenant relationship with Israel, emphasizing the importance of worship and reverence in the life of believers.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10) The cloud.--The bright Shechinah of the Divine Presence, at once cloud and fire--which had been the sign of the presence of God on Sinai (Exodus 24:15-18), and had hallowed the consecration of the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35)--now similarly descended on the Temple, as a sign of its acceptance with God. In the visions of Ezekiel the same glory is seen, first filling the house of the Lord, and then departing from it, as polluted by manifold idolatry (Ezekiel 10:4; Ezekiel 10:18). Its return to the restored Temple is solemnly promised by Haggai (Haggai 2:7; Haggai 2:9) in distinct reference to the coming of the Messiah; and it is declared that it shall be even greater than in the magnificence of Solomon's Temple. The symbol clearly implies a revelation of Divine glory, as it is seen, not in the unveiled brightness of heaven, but in the glorious cloud of mystery; through which it must always be seen on earth, and which, indeed, is all that the eye of man can bear to contemplate. Out of that glory comes the only revelation which can be distinct to man--the voice or the word of the Lord (Deuteronomy 4:12). . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 10. - And it came to pass, when the priests were come out [Rather, as the priests came out] of the holy place [It has been supposed that "the holy" (הַקֹּדֶשׁ) is here put for the most holy place, as in Ezekiel 41:23. But this is not by any means the necessary interpretation. The cloud may obviously have filled the entire building only as the priests left it. It would seem, however, from verse 11 as if the priests, having left the oracle, were about to min later in the holy place], that the cloud [Observe the article; the well known cloud which betokened the Divine presence. It had rested upon the tabernacle on the day that it was dedicated (Exodus 40:34), had ac companied it in its journeys (ib. ver. 38), and had apparently been specially displayed at certain junctures in the history of Israel (Numbers 12:5, 10; Numbers 16:42; Deuteronomy 31:15). ]t was thus the acknowledged symbol of God's presence, and as such was a visible sign that He now accepted the temple, as He had formerly accepted the tabernacle, as His shrine and dwelling place. It is hardly correct to identify the cloud with the Shechinah of the Targums (Rawlinson), for it is noticeable that the Targums never render "the cloud" or "the glory" by "the Shechinah." In fact, as regards the use of the word by Jewish writers, it would seem to be a periphrasis for God (Dict. Bib. 3. p. 1241). We may see in the cloud, however, the seat of the Shechinah (Kitto, Cyclopedia, 3. p. 821) filled the house of the Lord.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And
וַיְהִ֕י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

when the priests
הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

came out
בְּצֵ֥את (bə·ṣêṯ)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

of
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the Holy Place,
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

the cloud
וְהֶעָנָ֥ן (wə·he·‘ā·nān)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

filled
מָלֵ֖א (mā·lê)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

the house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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OT History: 1 Kings 8:10 It came to pass when the priests (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)