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the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Good News Translation
1 Kings 6:19
In the rear of the Temple an inner room was built, where the Lord 's Covenant Box was to be placed.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple to put the ark of the Lord’s covenant there.
He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple to put the ark of the Lord’s covenant there.
Hebrew Names Version
He prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
He prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
King James Version
And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord .
And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord .
English Standard Version
The inner sanctuary he prepared in the innermost part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord .
The inner sanctuary he prepared in the innermost part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord .
New Century Version
Solomon prepared the inner room at the back of the Temple to keep the Ark of the Agreement with the Lord .
Solomon prepared the inner room at the back of the Temple to keep the Ark of the Agreement with the Lord .
New English Translation
He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple so that the ark of the covenant of the Lord could be placed there.
He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple so that the ark of the covenant of the Lord could be placed there.
Amplified Bible
Then he prepared the Holy of Holies within the house in order to put the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.
Then he prepared the Holy of Holies within the house in order to put the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.
New American Standard Bible
Then he prepared an inner sanctuary inside the house in order to place there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Then he prepared an inner sanctuary inside the house in order to place there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Also he prepared the place of the oracle in the mids of the house within, to set the Arke of the couenant of the Lord there.
Also he prepared the place of the oracle in the mids of the house within, to set the Arke of the couenant of the Lord there.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then he prepared an inner sanctuary within the house in order to place there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
Then he prepared an inner sanctuary within the house in order to place there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
Contemporary English Version
The sacred chest was kept in the most holy place.
The sacred chest was kept in the most holy place.
Complete Jewish Bible
In the inner part of the house he set up the sanctuary, so that the ark for the covenant of Adonai could be placed there.
In the inner part of the house he set up the sanctuary, so that the ark for the covenant of Adonai could be placed there.
Darby Translation
And he prepared the oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
And he prepared the oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
Easy-to-Read Version
Solomon finished the inner room in the back part of the Temple. This room was for the Box of the Lord 's Agreement.
Solomon finished the inner room in the back part of the Temple. This room was for the Box of the Lord 's Agreement.
George Lamsa Translation
And the holy place he made in the inner part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
And the holy place he made in the inner part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Lexham English Bible
Now in the inner sanctuary in the middle of the temple he prepared the inside to place the ark of the covenant of Yahweh there.
Now in the inner sanctuary in the middle of the temple he prepared the inside to place the ark of the covenant of Yahweh there.
Literal Translation
And he prepared the Holy of Holies in the midst of the house, to place the ark of the covenant of Jehovah there.
And he prepared the Holy of Holies in the midst of the house, to place the ark of the covenant of Jehovah there.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
As for the quere, he prepared it on the ynsyde of the house, that the Arke of the couenaunt of the LORDE might be set therin.
As for the quere, he prepared it on the ynsyde of the house, that the Arke of the couenaunt of the LORDE might be set therin.
American Standard Version
And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
And he made ready an inmost room in the middle of the house, in which to put the ark of the agreement of the Lord.
And he made ready an inmost room in the middle of the house, in which to put the ark of the agreement of the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the quier that was within the temple he prepared, to set there the arke of the appoyntment of the Lorde.
And the quier that was within the temple he prepared, to set there the arke of the appoyntment of the Lorde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he prepared the Sanctuary in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
And he prepared the Sanctuary in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
King James Version (1611)
And the Oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the Arke of the Couenant of the Lord.
And the Oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the Arke of the Couenant of the Lord.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And on the heads of the pillars he made lily-work against the porch, of four cubits,
And on the heads of the pillars he made lily-work against the porch, of four cubits,
English Revised Version
And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.
Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Salomon made Goddis answeryng place in the myddis of the hows, in the ynnere part, that he schulde sette there the arke of boond of pees of the Lord.
Forsothe Salomon made Goddis answeryng place in the myddis of the hows, in the ynnere part, that he schulde sette there the arke of boond of pees of the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation
And the oracle in the midst of the house within he hath prepared, to put there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
And the oracle in the midst of the house within he hath prepared, to put there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
Update Bible Version
And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house inside, to set there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house inside, to set there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
World English Bible
He prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
He prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
New King James Version
And he prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple, to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.
And he prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple, to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.
New Living Translation
He prepared the inner sanctuary at the far end of the Temple, where the Ark of the Lord 's Covenant would be placed.
He prepared the inner sanctuary at the far end of the Temple, where the Ark of the Lord 's Covenant would be placed.
New Life Bible
Then he built the most holy place inside the house, in which to put the special box of the agreement.
Then he built the most holy place inside the house, in which to put the special box of the agreement.
New Revised Standard
The inner sanctuary he prepared in the innermost part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord .
The inner sanctuary he prepared in the innermost part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, the shrine in the midst of the house within, made he ready, - for placing there, the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
And, the shrine in the midst of the house within, made he ready, - for placing there, the ark of the covenant of Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he made the oracle in the midst of the house, in the inner part, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
And he made the oracle in the midst of the house, in the inner part, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
The inner sanctuary he prepared in the innermost part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
The inner sanctuary he prepared in the innermost part of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
THE MESSAGE
The Inner Sanctuary within The Temple was for housing the Chest of the Covenant of God. This Inner Sanctuary was a cube, thirty feet each way, all plated with gold. The Altar of cedar was also gold-plated. Everywhere you looked there was pure gold: gold chains strung in front of the gold-plated Inner Sanctuary—gold everywhere—walls, ceiling, floor, and Altar. Dazzling!
The Inner Sanctuary within The Temple was for housing the Chest of the Covenant of God. This Inner Sanctuary was a cube, thirty feet each way, all plated with gold. The Altar of cedar was also gold-plated. Everywhere you looked there was pure gold: gold chains strung in front of the gold-plated Inner Sanctuary—gold everywhere—walls, ceiling, floor, and Altar. Dazzling!
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then he prepared an inner sanctuary within the house in order to place there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Then he prepared an inner sanctuary within the house in order to place there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Contextual Overview
15 The inside walls were covered with cedar panels from the floor to the ceiling, and the floor was made of pine. 16 An inner room, called the Most Holy Place, was built in the rear of the Temple. It was 30 feet long and was partitioned off by cedar boards reaching from the floor to the ceiling. 17 The room in front of the Most Holy Place was 60 feet long. 18 The cedar panels were decorated with carvings of gourds and flowers; the whole interior was covered with cedar, so that the stones of the walls could not be seen. 19 In the rear of the Temple an inner room was built, where the Lord 's Covenant Box was to be placed. 20 This inner room was 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 30 feet high, all covered with pure gold. The altar was covered with cedar panels. 21 The inside of the Temple was covered with gold, and gold chains were placed across the entrance of the inner room, which was also covered with gold. 22 The whole interior of the Temple was covered with gold, as well as the altar in the Most Holy Place. 23 Two winged creatures were made of olive wood and placed in the Most Holy Place, each one 15 feet tall. 24Both were of the same size and shape. Each had two wings, each wing 7½ feet long, so that the distance from one wing tip to the other was 15 feet.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the oracle: 1 Kings 6:5, 1 Kings 6:16, 2 Chronicles 4:20, Psalms 28:2
to set: 1 Kings 8:6-10, Exodus 40:20, Exodus 40:21, 2 Chronicles 5:7, Hebrews 9:3, Hebrews 9:4
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 28:11 - the place 2 Chronicles 3:8 - the most holy 2 Chronicles 29:16 - the inner part
Cross-References
Genesis 6:2
some of the heavenly beings saw that these young women were beautiful, so they took the ones they liked.
some of the heavenly beings saw that these young women were beautiful, so they took the ones they liked.
Genesis 6:3
Then the Lord said, "I will not allow people to live forever; they are mortal. From now on they will live no longer than 120 years."
Then the Lord said, "I will not allow people to live forever; they are mortal. From now on they will live no longer than 120 years."
Genesis 6:8
But the Lord was pleased with Noah.
But the Lord was pleased with Noah.
Genesis 6:9
This is the story of Noah. He had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Noah had no faults and was the only good man of his time. He lived in fellowship with God,
This is the story of Noah. He had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Noah had no faults and was the only good man of his time. He lived in fellowship with God,
Genesis 6:15
Make it 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
Make it 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
Genesis 6:16
Make a roof for the boat and leave a space of 18 inches between the roof and the sides. Build it with three decks and put a door in the side.
Make a roof for the boat and leave a space of 18 inches between the roof and the sides. Build it with three decks and put a door in the side.
Genesis 8:17
Take all the birds and animals out with you, so that they may reproduce and spread over all the earth."
Take all the birds and animals out with you, so that they may reproduce and spread over all the earth."
Psalms 36:6
Your righteousness is towering like the mountains; your justice is like the depths of the sea. People and animals are in your care.
Your righteousness is towering like the mountains; your justice is like the depths of the sea. People and animals are in your care.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the oracle he prepared in the house within,.... In the innermost part of the house he fitted up the oracle, or speaking place, from whence the Lord spake and gave answer, to receive what was to be put into it: particularly
to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord; even the very same that Moses made, Exodus 37:1, for which David had pitched a tent in Zion, 1 Chronicles 15:1, and where it now was; for Solomon made no new ark.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 6:19. The oracle he prepared — See the description of the temple at the end of this chapter. 1 Kings 6:38.
