1. kai sunetelesqh pasa h ergasia hn epoihsen salwmwn en oikw kuriou kai eishnegken salwmwn ta agia dauid tou patroV autou to argurion kai to crusion kai ta skeuh edwken eiV qhsauron oikou kuriou
2. tote exekklhsiasen salwmwn touV presbuterouV israhl kai pantaV touV arcontaV twn fulwn touV hgoumenouV patriwn uiwn israhl eiV ierousalhm tou anenegkai kibwton diaqhkhV kuriou ek polewV dauid auth siwn
3. kai exekklhsiasqhsan proV ton basilea paV anhr israhl en th eorth outoV o mhn ebdomoV
4. kai hlqon panteV oi presbuteroi israhl kai elabon panteV oi leuitai thn kibwton
5. kai anhnegkan thn kibwton kai thn skhnhn tou marturiou kai panta ta skeuh ta agia ta en th skhnh kai anhnegkan authn oi iereiV kai oi leuitai
6. kai o basileuV salwmwn kai pasa sunagwgh israhl kai oi foboumenoi kai oi episunhgmenoi autwn emprosqen thV kibwtou quonteV moscouV kai probata oi ouk ariqmhqhsontai kai oi ou logisqhsontai apo tou plhqouV
7. kai eishnegkan oi iereiV thn kibwton diaqhkhV kuriou eiV ton topon authV eiV to dabir tou oikou eiV ta agia twn agiwn upokatw twn pterugwn twn ceroubin
8. kai hn ta ceroubin diapepetakota taV pterugaV autwn epi ton topon thV kibwtou kai sunekalupten ta ceroubin epi thn kibwton kai epi touV anaforeiV authV epanwqen
9. kai upereicon oi anaforeiV kai ebleponto ai kefalai twn anaforewn ek twn agiwn eiV proswpon tou dabir ouk ebleponto exw kai hsan ekei ewV thV hmeraV tauthV
10. ouk hn en th kibwtw plhn duo plakeV aV eqhken mwushV en cwrhb a dieqeto kurioV meta twn uiwn israhl en tw exelqein autouV ek ghV aiguptou
11. kai egeneto en tw exelqein touV iereiV ek twn agiwn oti panteV oi iereiV oi eureqenteV hgiasqhsan ouk hsan diatetagmenoi kat' efhmerian
12. kai oi leuitai oi yaltwdoi panteV toiV uioiV asaf tw aiman tw idiqoun kai toiV uioiV autwn kai toiV adelfoiV autwn twn endedumenwn stolaV bussinaV en kumbaloiV kai en nablaiV kai en kinuraiV esthkoteV katenanti tou qusiasthriou kai met' autwn iereiV ekaton eikosi salpizonteV taiV salpigxin
13. kai egeneto mia fwnh en tw salpizein kai en tw yaltwdein kai en tw anafwnein fwnh mia tou exomologeisqai kai ainein tw kuriw kai wV uywsan fwnhn en salpigxin kai en kumbaloiV kai en organoiV twn wdwn kai elegon exomologeisqe tw kuriw oti agaqon oti eiV ton aiwna to eleoV autou kai o oikoV eneplhsqh nefelhV doxhV kuriou
14. kai ouk hdunanto oi iereiV tou sthnai leitourgein apo proswpou thV nefelhV oti eneplhsen doxa kuriou ton oikon tou qeou
Footnotes:
5:1-3 - The transfer of the ark of the covenant to the Temple is an act of fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon. The ark represents God's presence among His people, symbolizing the importance of centralized worship (see also 1 Kings 8:1-3 and Psalm 132:8).
5:4-6 - Priests consecrate themselves for service, emphasizing the need for purity and holiness in approaching God. This demonstrates the seriousness of worship and the responsibility of spiritual leaders (see also Exodus 19:6 and 1 Peter 2:9).
5:7-10 - The placement of the ark in the Most Holy Place symbolizes the unification of God's worship in one place. This reflects God's intention to dwell among His people, highlighting the importance of unity in worship (see also Hebrews 9:4-5 and Psalm 84:1-2).
5:11-14 - God's glorious presence fills the Temple during the dedication, signaling God's acceptance of the place of worship. This represents the encounter between God and humanity, emphasizing the importance of sacred space (see also Exodus 40:34-35 and Acts 7:48-50).
5:13-14 - The harmony of the priests' praise and worship highlights the importance of music and corporate worship. This illustrates how worship can unite people and attract God's presence (see also Psalm 100:1-5 and Colossians 3:16).
Verses related to II Crônicas, 5:
2 Chronicles chapter 5 narrates the dedication of the Temple. How does the presence of God manifest itself? This solemn text describes the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple and the consequent manifestation of God's glory. The chapter addresses topics such as God's faithfulness to His promises, the centrality of worship and the unity of the people in celebration. The cloud that fills the Temple symbolizes divine approval and presence. 2 Chronicles 5 marks a pivotal moment in Israel's spiritual history. Ponder with us five biblical passages that correlate with the central themes of this memorable chapter.
1 Kings 8:1: "Then King Solomon summoned to Jerusalem the authorities of Israel, all the leaders of the tribes and the heads of the Israelite families, to take the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the City of David, which is Zion." - This parallel passage in 1 Kings describes the same event of the transfer of the ark to the temple as narrated in 2 Chronicles 5.
Psalms 132:8: "Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your power." - This psalm makes reference to the ark of the covenant, whose transfer to the temple is described in 2 Chronicles 5.
Hebrews 9:4: "This tabernacle had a golden altar for incense and the ark of the covenant, completely covered in gold. In this ark were the golden vessel containing the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant." - The author of Hebrews describes the contents of the ark of the covenant, which is brought into the temple in 2 Chronicles 5.
Revelation 11:19: "Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of his covenant was seen in his temple. There were lightnings, voices, thunder, an earthquake and a huge hail storm." - This heavenly vision of the ark of the covenant echoes its importance in the earthly temple, as seen in 2 Chronicles 5.
Exodus 40:34-35: "Then the cloud settled over the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud was over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle." - This description of God's glory filling the tabernacle parallels the scene in 2 Chronicles 5 where the Lord's glory fills the temple.
FAQ:
What happened when the ark was brought into the temple?
When the ark was brought into the temple, a cloud of glory filled the place, symbolizing God's presence. The priests could no longer minister because of the intensity of God's glory. (2 Chronicles 5:13-14)
Who was present at the dedication of the temple?
King Solomon, the leaders of Israel, and all the priests and Levites were present at the dedication, offering sacrifices and praising God for the construction of the temple. (2 Chronicles 5:4-6)
How was the temple dedication ceremony?
The dedication ceremony was marked by great sacrifices and singing, with the ark of God being placed in the Most Holy Place. The music and singing praised God for His faithfulness. (2 Chronicles 5:12-14)
What did the cloud that filled the temple symbolize?
The cloud represented God’s presence, indicating that He was now dwelling in the temple, a sign of His holiness and His covenant with the people of Israel. (2 Chronicles 5:14)
Why was the temple built by Solomon?
The temple was built to be a permanent place of worship to God, as directed by Solomon's father David, and as a fulfillment of God's promise to Israel. (2 Chronicles 5:1)
