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Builder-era Solomon stands outside canonical temple, dark dense cloud fills open golden doorway. Wide dramatic solemn afternoon, two bronze pillars. No figure in cloud.
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2 Chronicles 6:1-2

A House in the Darkness

Solomon’s Prayer for the House · 2 Chronicles 6

Story guide: Solomon stands beside the cloud-filled house as he speaks of its dwelling place.

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1Then Solomon said, “Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.”

2But I have built for you a lofty house, a place for you to dwell forever.

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