1-kings 6:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

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.

Webster's Revision

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And he prepared an oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

Definitions for 1-kings 6:19

Ark - Box; chest.
Oracle - The inner santuary; "Holy of Holies".
Oracle - A declaration; something uttered.

Clarke's 1-kings 6:19 Bible Commentary

The oracle he prepared - See the description of the temple at the end of this chapter, 1 Kings 6:38 (note).

Wesley's 1-kings 6:19 Bible Commentary

6:19 Prepared — That is, adorned and fitted it for the receipt of the ark. Solomon made every thing new, but the ark. That with its mercy seat was still the same that Moses made. This was the token of God's presence, which is with his people, whether they meet in tent or temple, and changes not with their condition.