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Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
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Verse 12. Cloud. He alludes to Leviticus 16:2. Menochius.—God had so frequently appeared in this manner, that Solomon was authorized to consider it as the symbol of his presence. Exodus 14:19. 24:16 and 40:32. Psalms 17:12. This luminous cloud filled the whole temple, to convince all that the Lord was pleased with the devotion of the king, and of his people. Calmet.
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