1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Kings 8:12

Then Solomon said: *The Lord said that he would dwell in a cloud.

2 Paralipomenon 6:1.

Cloud. He alludes to Leviticus 16:2. (Menochius) --- God had so frequently appeared in this manner, that Solomon was authorized to consider it as the symbol of his presence, Exodus 14:19., 24:16., and 40:32., and Psalm 17:12. This luminous cloud filled the whole temple, to convince all that the Lord was pleased with the devotion of the king, and of his people. (Calmet)