KJV ORIGINAL
Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Solomon spoke up and said, 'The LORD has said that he would live in the deep darkness.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Solomon is acknowledging that God chooses to dwell in mystery and hiddenness, beyond human understanding.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the dedication of Solomon's magnificent temple in Jerusalem, when God's glory filled the building so completely that the priests couldn't even continue their work. Solomon was responding to this overwhelming display of God's presence, recognizing that even though they had built this beautiful temple, God's true nature remains mysteriously hidden from human sight.
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