%0 Journal Article %T 1 Konings 8: verskillende perspektiewe op God se teenwoordigheid %A D.F. O¡¯Kennedy %J In die Skriflig %D 2004 %I AOSIS OpenJournals %R 10.4102/ids.v38i3.440 %X 1 Kings 8: Different perspectives on God¡¯s presence 1 Kings 8 is one of the most important chapters in Deuteronomic History. It originated over a long period of time and different authors/redactors were involved in the composition of this chapter. The text of 1 Kings 8 depicts several theological themes and this article focuses on the understanding of divine presence. Different perspectives on God¡¯s presence are portrayed: The ark, temple and cloud as symbols of divine presence; God dwells in heaven; God¡¯s Name is in the temple; God is omnipresent. The greater part of 1 Kings 8 comprises the temple dedication prayer of Solomon (1 Kings 8:22-53). Prayer is the act of worship by which the temple on earth (or the worshipper in the temple) and heaven meet each other. %K 1 Kings 8 %K Perspectives On Divine Presence %K Presence Of God %K Ark %K Temple %K Cloud %K Prayer %K Meeting Point Of Heaven And Earth %U http://www.indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/440