so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the LORD’s glory filled the LORD’s house.
Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever.”
The king turned his face around and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood.
He said, “Blessed is the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David your father, and has with his hand fulfilled it, saying,