1 Kings 8:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:11 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Kings 8:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 8:11
“So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:11: priests, could, stand
“And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:11: priests, could, because
“And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:11: because, cloud, glory
“Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD'S glory. went up: Heb. was lifted up”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:11: cloud, glory, lord
“Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:11: cloud, glory, lord
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