11 And the priests could not perform their service(A) because of the cloud, for the glory(B) of the Lord filled his temple.

12 Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud;(C) 13 I have indeed built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell(D) forever.”

14 While the whole assembly of Israel was standing there, the king turned around and blessed(E) them. 15 Then he said:

“Praise be to the Lord,(F) the God of Israel, who with his own hand has fulfilled what he promised with his own mouth to my father David. For he said,

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