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2 Chronicles 5:13

2 Chronicles 5:14 asv — so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of Go…

American Standard Version

"so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of God. "

— 2 Chronicles 5:14, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 5 — Context

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And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place (for all the priests that were present had sanctified themselves, and did not keep their courses;

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also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, even Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and their brethren, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets);

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it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, saying, For he is good; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever; that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of Jehovah,

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so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of God.

2 Chronicles 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 5:14 say?
2 Chronicles 5:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of God. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 5:14 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 5:14.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 5:14 in?
2 Chronicles 5:14 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 2 Chronicles 5:14?
2 Chronicles 5:14 reads (ASV): “so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of God. ” 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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