Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Kings 8:12

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Then spake - Perceiving both priests and people struck with wonder at this darkness, he minds them, that this was no sign of God's disfavour, as some might possibly imagine; but a token of his approbation, and special presence among them. Said - He hath declared, that he would manifest his presence with, and dwelling among his people, by a dark cloud, in which he would appear. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 8:14

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