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2 Chronicles 7:2

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 7:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah`s house.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah`s house.
2 Chronicles 7:2 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt-offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of Jehovah filled the house.
2And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah`s house.
3And all the children of Israel looked on, when the fire came down, and the glory of Jehovah was upon the house; and they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and gave thanks unto Jehovah, [saying], For he is good; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
4Then the king and all the people offered sacrifice before Jehovah.
5And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, etc.] They went in to carry the ark thither, but not being able to stand to minister, they came out, and could not reenter: because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house; both the holy place, and the holy of holies, (see <110810>1 Kings 8:10,11).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the priests could not enter--Both from awe of the miraculous fire that was burning on the altar and from the dense cloud that enveloped the sanctuary, they were unable for some time to perform their usual functions (see on Kg1 8:10). But afterwards, their courage and confidence being revived, they approached the altar and busied themselves in the offering of an immense number of sacrifices.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the priests: Ch2 5:14; Exo 24:17; Isa 6:5; Rev 15:8 2 Chronicles 7:3”
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