1 Kings 8:11

King James Version (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.

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9 There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.

10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

11 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.

12 Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

13 I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

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1 Kings 8:11 in every translation

KJV King James Version: 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.
WEB World English Bible: so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the LORD’s glory filled the LORD’s house.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.
ASV American Standard Version: so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of Jehovah.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and the priests have not been able to stand to minister because of the cloud, for the honour of Jehovah hath filled the house of Jehovah.
DBY Darby Translation: and the priests could not stand to do their service because of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah had filled the house of Jehovah.
WBS Webster Bible: 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.