1 Kings 9:8
ContextNETBible | This temple will become a heap of ruins; 1 everyone who passes by it will be shocked and will hiss out their scorn, 2 saying, ‘Why did the Lord do this to this land and this temple?’ |
XREF | De 29:24-26; 2Ch 7:21; Isa 64:11; Jer 19:8; Jer 22:8,9,28; Jer 49:17; Jer 50:13; Da 9:12 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “and this house will be high [or elevated].” The statement makes little sense in this context, which predicts the desolation that judgment will bring. Some treat the clause as concessive, “Even though this temple is lofty [now].” Others, following the lead of several ancient versions, emend the text to, “this temple will become a heap of ruins.” 2 tn Heb “hiss,” or perhaps “whistle.” This refers to a derisive sound one would make when taunting an object of ridicule. |