1. καὶ συνετελέσθη πᾶσα ἡ ἐργασία ἣν ἐποίησεν Σαλωμων ἐν οἴκῳ κυρίου καὶ εἰσήνεγκεν Σαλωμων τὰ ἅγια Δαυιδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ τὸ ἀργύριον καὶ τὸ χρυσίον καὶ τὰ σκεύη ἔδωκεν εἰς θησαυρὸν οἴκου κυρίου
2. τότε ἐξεκκλησίασεν Σαλωμων τοὺς πρεσβυτέρους Ισραηλ καὶ πάντας τοὺς ἄρχοντας τῶν φυλῶν τοὺς ἡγουμένους πατριῶν υἱῶν Ισραηλ εἰς Ιερουσαλημ τοῦ ἀνενέγκαι κιβωτὸν διαθήκης κυρίου ἐκ πόλεως Δαυιδ αὕτη Σιων
3. καὶ ἐξεκκλησιάσθησαν πρὸς τὸν βασιλέα πᾶς ἀνὴρ Ισραηλ ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ οὗτος ὁ μὴν ἕβδομος
4. καὶ ἦλθον πάντες οἱ πρεσβύτεροι Ισραηλ καὶ ἔλαβον πάντες οἱ Λευῖται τὴν κιβωτὸν
5. καὶ ἀνήνεγκαν τὴν κιβωτὸν καὶ τὴν σκηνὴν τοῦ μαρτυρίου καὶ πάντα τὰ σκεύη τὰ ἅγια τὰ ἐν τῇ σκηνῇ καὶ ἀνήνεγκαν αὐτὴν οἱ ἱερεῖς καὶ οἱ Λευῖται
6. καὶ ὁ βασιλεὺς Σαλωμων καὶ πᾶσα συναγωγὴ Ισραηλ καὶ οἱ φοβούμενοι καὶ οἱ ἐπισυνηγμένοι αὐτῶν ἔμπροσθεν τῆς κιβωτοῦ θύοντες μόσχους καὶ πρόβατα οἳ οὐκ ἀριθμηθήσονται καὶ οἳ οὐ λογισθήσονται ἀπὸ τοῦ πλήθους
7. καὶ εἰσήνεγκαν οἱ ἱερεῖς τὴν κιβωτὸν διαθήκης κυρίου εἰς τὸν τόπον αὐτῆς εἰς τὸ δαβιρ τοῦ οἴκου εἰς τὰ ἅγια τῶν ἁγίων ὑποκάτω τῶν πτερύγων τῶν χερουβιν
8. καὶ ἦν τὰ χερουβιν διαπεπετακότα τὰς πτέρυγας αὐτῶν ἐπὶ τὸν τόπον τῆς κιβωτοῦ καὶ συνεκάλυπτεν τὰ χερουβιν ἐπὶ τὴν κιβωτὸν καὶ ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀναφορεῖς αὐτῆς ἐπάνωθεν
9. καὶ ὑπερεῖχον οἱ ἀναφορεῖς καὶ ἐβλέποντο αἱ κεφαλαὶ τῶν ἀναφορέων ἐκ τῶν ἁγίων εἰς πρόσωπον τοῦ δαβιρ οὐκ ἐβλέποντο ἔξω καὶ ἦσαν ἐκεῖ ἕως τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης
10. οὐκ ἦν ἐν τῇ κιβωτῷ πλὴν δύο πλάκες ἃς ἔθηκεν Μωυσῆς ἐν Χωρηβ ἃ διέθετο κύριος μετὰ τῶν υἱῶν Ισραηλ ἐν τῷ ἐξελθεῖν αὐτοὺς ἐκ γῆς Αἰγύπτου
11. καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ ἐξελθεῖν τοὺς ἱερεῖς ἐκ τῶν ἁγίων ὅτι πάντες οἱ ἱερεῖς οἱ εὑρεθέντες ἡγιάσθησαν οὐκ ἦσαν διατεταγμένοι κατ’ ἐφημερίαν
12. καὶ οἱ Λευῖται οἱ ψαλτῳδοὶ πάντες τοῖς υἱοῖς Ασαφ τῷ Αιμαν τῷ Ιδιθουν καὶ τοῖς υἱοῖς αὐτῶν καὶ τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς αὐτῶν τῶν ἐνδεδυμένων στολὰς βυσσίνας ἐν κυμβάλοις καὶ ἐν νάβλαις καὶ ἐν κινύραις ἑστηκότες κατέναντι τοῦ θυσιαστηρίου καὶ μετ’ αὐτῶν ἱερεῖς ἑκατὸν εἴκοσι σαλπίζοντες ταῖς σάλπιγξιν
13. καὶ ἐγένετο μία φωνὴ ἐν τῷ σαλπίζειν καὶ ἐν τῷ ψαλτῳδεῖν καὶ ἐν τῷ ἀναφωνεῖν φωνῇ μιᾷ τοῦ ἐξομολογεῖσθαι καὶ αἰνεῖν τῷ κυρίῳ καὶ ὡς ὕψωσαν φωνὴν ἐν σάλπιγξιν καὶ ἐν κυμβάλοις καὶ ἐν ὀργάνοις τῶν ᾠδῶν καὶ ἔλεγον ἐξομολογεῖσθε τῷ κυρίῳ ὅτι ἀγαθόν ὅτι εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ καὶ ὁ οἶκος ἐνεπλήσθη νεφέλης δόξης κυρίου
14. καὶ οὐκ ἠδύναντο οἱ ἱερεῖς τοῦ στῆναι λειτουργεῖν ἀπὸ προσώπου τῆς νεφέλης ὅτι ἐνέπλησεν δόξα κυρίου τὸν οἶκον τοῦ θεοῦ
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)
