1 Kings 8:12 kjv — Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

King James Version

"Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness."

— 1 Kings 8:12, King James Version

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1 Kings 8 — Context

9

There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the Lord made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.

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And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the Lord,

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So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord.

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Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

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I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

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And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

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And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

1 Kings 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:12 say?
1 Kings 8:12 in the King James Version reads: “Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.”
Where is 1 Kings 8:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 8:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:12 in?
1 Kings 8:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 8:12?
1 Kings 8:12 reads (KJV): “Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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