1 Kings 8:12

Verse 12

12. The Lord said A reference to such Scriptures as Exodus 19:9; Exodus 20:21; Leviticus 6:2; Deuteronomy 4:11; Deuteronomy 5:22. In some divine communication of his will to Solomon, like that recorded in 1 Kings 6:11-13, Jehovah may also have repeated this declaration. The temple, like the tabernacle, was built according to Divine directions.

He would dwell in the thick darkness He would have the most holy place, in which the symbol of his presence was to dwell, concealed in utter darkness. This fact had its typical significance, indicating that the depths of mystery in the Divine nature and power are past finding out. See on 1 Kings 6:31; Psalms 18:11; Psalms 97:2.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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