1 Kings 8

NEW JERUSALEM	NOVA VULGATA
1 Solomon then summoned the elders of Israel to Jerusalem to bring the ark of the covenant of Yahwehup from the City of David, that is, Zion.	1 Tunc congregavit Salomon om nes maiores natu Israel — om nes principes tribuum, duces familiarum filiorum Israel ad regem Salomonem — in Ierusalem, ut deferrent arcam foederis Domini de civitate David, id est de Sion.
2 Al the men of Israel assembled round King Solomon in the month of Ethanim, at the time of the feast(that is, the seventh month).	2 Convenitque ad regem Salomonem universus Israel in mense Ethanim in sollemnitate, ipse est mensis septimus.
3 When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark	3 Veneruntque cuncti senes Israel, et tulerunt sacerdotes arcam
4 and the Tent of Meeting and all the sacred utensils which were in the Tent.	4 et portaverunt arcam Domini et tabernaculum conventus et omnia vasa sanctuarii, quae erant in tabernaculo; et ferebant ea sacerdotes et Levitae.
5 King Solomon and al Israel, present with him before the ark, sacrificed countless, innumerable sheepand oxen.	5 Rex autem Salomon et universus coetus Israel, qui convenerat ad eum, cum illo ante arcam immolabant oves et boves absque aestimatione et numero.
6 The priests brought the ark of the covenant of Yahweh to its place, in the Debir of the Temple, that is, inthe Holy of Holies, under the wings of the winged creatures	6 Et intulerunt sacerdotes arcam foederis Domini in locum suum in Dabir templi, in sanctum sanctorum, subter alas cherubim;
7 for the winged creatures spread their wings over the place where the ark stood, forming a canopy overthe ark and its shafts.	7 siquidem cherubim expandebant alas super locum arcae et protegebant arcam et vectes eius desuper.
8 These were so long, however, that the ends of the shafts could be seen from the Holy Place in front ofthe Debir, though they could not be seen from outside. They are stil there today.	8 Cumque eminerent vectes et apparerent summitates eorum foris in sanctuario ante Dabir, non apparebant ultra extrinsecus; qui et fuerunt ibi usque in praesentem diem.
9 There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets which Moses had placed in it at Horeb, thetablets of the covenant which Yahweh made with the Israelites when they came out of Egypt.	9 In arca autem non erat aliud nisi duae tabulae lapideae, quas posuerat in ea Moyses in Horeb, quando pepigit Dominus foedus cum filiis Israel, cum egrederentur de terra Aegypti.
10 Now when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud fil ed the Temple of Yahweh,	10 Factum est autem cum exissent sacerdotes de sanctuario, nebula implevit domum Domini,
11 and because of the cloud the priests could not stay and perform their duties. For the glory of Yahwehfilled the Temple of Yahweh.	11 et non poterant sacerdotes stare et ministrare propter nebulam; impleverat enim gloria Domini domum Domini.
12 Then Solomon said: Yahweh has chosen to dwel in thick cloud.	12 Tunc ait Salomon: “ Dominus dixit ut habitaret in nebula.
13 I have built you a princely dwel ing, a residence for you for ever.	13 Aedificans aedificavi domum in habitaculum tuum, firmissimum solium tuum in sempiternum ”.
14 The king then turned round and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while the whole assembly ofIsrael stood.	14 Convertitque rex faciem suam et benedixit omni ecclesiae Israel; omnis enim ecclesia Israel stabat.
15 He said, 'Blessed be Yahweh, God of Israel, who has carried out by his hand what he promised withhis mouth to my father David, when he said,	15 Et ait: “ Benedictus Dominus, Deus Israel, qui locutus est ore suo ad David patrem meum et in manibus suis perfecit dicens:
16 "From the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt I chose no city, in any of the tribes of Israel, tohave a temple built where my name should be; but I did choose David to rule my people Israel."	16 “A die qua eduxi populum meum Israel de Aegypto, non elegi civitatem de universis tribubus Israel, ut aedificaretur domus, et esset nomen meum ibi; sed elegi David, ut esset super populum meum Israel”.
17 My father David had set his heart on building a temple for the name of Yahweh, God of Israel,	17 Voluitque David pater meus aedificare domum nomini Domini, Dei Israel,
18 but Yahweh said to my father David, "You have set your heart on building a temple for my name, andin this you have done wel ;	18 et ait Dominus ad David patrem meum: “Quod cogitasti in corde tuo aedificare domum nomini meo, bene fecisti hoc ipsum mente tractans;
19 and yet, you are not the man to build the temple; but your son, yet to be born to you, wil be the one tobuild the temple for my name."	19 verumtamen tu non aedificabis domum sed filius tuus, qui egredietur de lumbis tuis, ipse aedificabit domum nomini meo”.
20 Yahweh has kept the promise which he made: I have succeeded my father David and am seated onthe throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised; I have built the temple for the name of Yahweh, God of Israel,	20 Confirmavit Dominus sermonem suum, quem locutus est; stetique pro David patre meo et sedi super thronum Israel, sicut locutus est Dominus, et aedificavi domum nomini Domini, Dei Israel.
21 and in it I have made a place for the ark containing the covenant of Yahweh which he made with ourancestors when he brought them out of Egypt.'	21 Et constitui ibi locum arcae, in qua foedus est Domini, quod percussit cum patribus nostris, quando eduxit eos de terra Aegypti ”.
22 Then, in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel, Solomon stood facing the altar of Yahweh and,stretching out his hands towards heaven,	22 Stetit autem Salomon ante altare Domini in conspectu omnis ecclesiae Israel et expandit manus suas in caelum
23 said, 'Yahweh, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, as loyal tothe covenant and faithful in love to your servants as long as they walk wholeheartedly in your way.	23 et ait: “ Domine, Deus Israel, non est similis tui Deus in caelo desuper et super terra deorsum, qui custodis pactum et misericordiam servis tuis, qui ambulant coram te in toto corde suo;
24 You have kept the promise you made to your servant, my father David, as you promised him youwould. Today you have carried it out by your power.	24 qui custodisti servo tuo David patri meo, quae locutus es ei; ore locutus es et manibus perfecisti, ut et haec dies probat.
25 And now, Yahweh, God of Israel, keep the promise which you made to your servant David when yousaid, "You wil never lack for a man to sit before me on the throne of Israel, provided that your sons are carefulhow they behave, walking before me as you yourself have done."	25 Nunc igitur, Domine, Deus Israel, conserva famulo tuo David patri meo, quae locutus es ei dicens: “Non auferetur de te vir coram me, qui sedeat super thronum Israel, ita tamen, si custodierint filii tui viam suam, ut ambulent coram me, sicut tu ambulasti in conspectu meo”.
26 So now, God of Israel, let the words come true which you spoke to your servant, my father David.	26 Et nunc, Domine, Deus Israel, firmentur verba tua, quae locutus es servo tuo David patri meo.
27 Yet wil God real y live with human beings on earth? Why, the heavens, the highest of the heavens,cannot contain you. How much less this temple built by me!	27 Ergone putandum est quod vere Deus habitet super terram? Si enim caelum et caeli caelorum te capere non possunt, quanto magis domus haec, quam aedificavi!
28 Even so, listen favourably to the prayer and entreaty of your servant, Yahweh my God; listen to the cryand to the prayer which your servant makes to you today:	28 Sed respice ad orationem servi tui et ad preces eius, Domine Deus meus; audi clamorem et orationem, quam servus tuus orat coram te hodie,
29 day and night may your eyes watch over this temple, over this place of which you have said, "My namewil be there." Listen to the prayer which your servant offers in this place.	29 ut sint oculi tui aperti super domum hanc nocte ac die, super locum, de quo dixisti: “Erit nomen meum ibi”, ut exaudias orationem, qua orat te servus tuus in loco isto,
30 'Listen to the entreaty of your servant and of your people Israel; whenever they pray in this place, listenfrom the place where you reside in heaven; and when you hear, forgive.	30 ut exaudias deprecationem servi tui et populi tui Israel, quodcumque oraverint in loco isto, et exaudies in loco habitaculi tui in caelo et, cum exaudieris, propitius eris.
31 'If someone has wronged his neighbour and a curse is laid on him to make him swear an oath herebefore your altar in this Temple,	31 Si peccaverit homo in proximum suum et habuerit aliquod iuramentum, quo teneatur astrictus, et venerit propter iuramentum coram altari tuo in domum istam,
32 then listen from the place where you reside in heaven and do justice between your servants:condemning the guilty one by making him suffer for his conduct, and acquitting the upright by rewarding him ashis uprightness deserves.	32 tu exaudies in caelo et facies et iudicabis servos tuos condemnans impium et reddens viam suam super caput eius iustificansque iustum et retribuens ei secundum iustitiam suam.
33 'When your people Israel are defeated by the enemy because they have sinned against you, but thenreturn to you and acknowledge your name, and pray and seek your favours in this Temple,	33 Si superatus fuerit populus tuus Israel ab inimicis suis, quia peccaturus est tibi, et agentes paenitentiam et confitentes nomini tuo venerint et oraverint et deprecati te fuerint in domo hac,
34 then listen from the place where you reside in heaven; forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bringthem back to the country which you gave to their ancestors.	34 exaudi in caelo et dimitte peccatum populi tui Israel et reduces eos in terram, quam dedisti patribus eorum.
35 'When the heavens are shut and there is no rain because they have sinned against you, if they pray inthis place and praise your name and, having been humbled by you, desist from their sin,	35 Si clausum fuerit caelum et non pluerit propter peccata eorum, et oraverint in loco isto confessi nomini tuo et a peccatis suis conversi propter afflictionem suam,
36 then listen from the place where you reside in heaven and forgive the sin of your servant and yourpeople Israel -- for you are constantly showing them the good way which they must fol ow -- and send rain onyour country, which you have given to your people as their heritage.	36 exaudi eos in caelo et dimitte peccata servorum tuorum et populi tui Israel et ostende eis viam bonam, per quam ambulent, et da pluviam super terram tuam, quam dedisti populo tuo in possessionem.
37 'Should there be famine in the country, or pestilence, wind-blast or mildew, locust or caterpil ar; shouldtheir enemy lay siege to one of their gates; should there be any plague or any disease:	37 Fames si oborta fuerit in terra aut pestilentia aut uredo aut aurugo aut locusta vel bruchus, et afflixerit eum inimicus eius portas obsidens, omnis plaga, universa infirmitas,
38 whatever be the prayer or entreaty of any individual aware of a particular affliction: when that personstretches out the hands towards this Temple,	38 cuncta oratio et deprecatio, quae acciderit omni homini de populo tuo Israel; si quis cognoverit plagam cordis sui et expanderit manus suas in domo hac,
39 then listen from heaven where you reside; forgive and, since you know what is in the heart, deal witheach as their conduct deserves -- for you alone know what is in every human heart-	39 tu audies in caelo in loco habitationis tuae et repropitiaberis et facies, ut des unicuique secundum omnes vias suas, sicut videris cor eius, quia tu nosti solus cor omnium filiorum hominum,
40 so that they may reverence you throughout their lives in the country which you gave to our ancestors.	40 ut timeant te cunctis diebus, quibus vivunt super faciem terrae, quam dedisti patribus nostris.
41 'Even the foreigner, not belonging to your people Israel but coming from a distant country, attracted byyour name-	41 Insuper et alienigena, qui non est de populo tuo Israel, cum venerit de terra longinqua propter nomen tuum
42 for they too wil hear of your name, of your mighty hand and outstretched arm -- if a foreigner comesand prays in this Temple,	42 — audietur enim nomen tuum magnum et manus tua fortis et brachium tuum extentum ubique — cum venerit ergo et oraverit in hoc loco,
43 listen from heaven where you reside, and grant al that the foreigner asks of you, so that al the peoplesof the earth may acknowledge your name and, like your people Israel, revere you and know that this Temple,which I have built, bears your name.	43 tu exaudies in caelo in loco habitationis tuae et facies omnia, pro quibus invocaverit te alienigena, ut sciant universi populi terrarum nomen tuum et timeant te, sicut populus tuus Israel, et probent quia nomen tuum invocatum est super domum hanc, quam aedificavi.
44 'If your people go out to war against the enemy, on whatever missions you send them, and they pray toYahweh, turning towards the city which you have chosen and towards the Temple which I have built for yourname,	44 Si egressus fuerit populus tuus ad bellum contra inimicos suos per viam, quocumque miseris eos, et oraverint te contra viam civitatis, quam elegisti, et contra domum, quam aedificavi nomini tuo,
45 then listen from heaven to their prayer and their entreaty, and uphold their cause.	45 exaudies in caelo orationes eorum et preces eorum et facies iudicium eorum.
46 'When they sin against you -- for there is no one who does not sin -- and you are angry with them andabandon them to the enemy, and their captors carry them off to a hostile country, be it far away or near,	46 Quod si peccaverint tibi — non est enim homo qui non peccet — et iratus tradideris eos inimicis suis, et captivi ducti fuerint in terram inimicorum longe vel prope
47 if they come to their senses in the country to which they have been taken as captives and repent andentreat you in the country of their captors, saying, "We have sinned, we have acted perversely and wickedly,"	47 et egerint paenitentiam in corde suo in loco captivitatis et conversi deprecati te fuerint in captivitate sua dicentes: “Peccavimus, inique egimus, impie gessimus”;
48 and turn back to you with al their heart and soul in the country of the enemies who have taken themcaptive, and pray to you, turning towards the country which you gave to their ancestors, towards the city whichyou have chosen and towards the Temple which I have built for your name,	48 et reversi fuerint ad te in universo corde suo et tota anima sua in terra inimicorum suorum, ad quam captivi ducti sunt, et oraverint te contra viam terrae suae, quam dedisti patribus eorum, et civitatis, quam elegisti, et templi, quod aedificavi nomini tuo,
49 listen to their prayer and their entreaty from the place where you reside in heaven, uphold their case,	49 exaudies in caelo in firmamento solii tui orationes eorum et preces eorum et facies iudicium eorum;
50 forgive your people for having sinned against you and for al the crimes against you of which they havebeen guilty, and allow them to arouse the pity of their captors so that these may have pity on them:	50 et propitiaberis populo tuo, qui peccavit tibi, et omnibus iniquitatibus eorum, quibus praevaricati sunt in te, et dabis misericordiam coram eis, qui eos captivos habuerint, ut misereantur eis
51 for they are your people and your heritage whom you brought out of Egypt, that iron foundry!	51 — populus enim tuus est et hereditas tua, quos eduxisti de terra Aegypti de medio fornacis ferreae —
52 'May your eyes be open to the entreaty of your servant and the entreaty of your people Israel, to listento them, whatever they ask of you.	52 ut sint oculi tui aperti ad deprecationem servi tui et populi tui Israel, et exaudias eos in universis, pro quibus invocaverint te.
53 For you it was who set them apart from al the peoples of the earth to be your heritage, as you declaredthrough your servant Moses when you brought our ancestors out of Egypt, Lord Yahweh.'	53 Tu enim separasti eos tibi in hereditatem de universis populis terrae, sicut locutus es per Moysen servum tuum, quando eduxisti patres nostros de Aegypto, Domine Deus ”.
54 When Solomon had finished offering to Yahweh this whole prayer and entreaty, he rose from where hewas kneeling with hands stretched out towards heaven before the altar of Yahweh,	54 Factum est autem cum complesset Salomon orans Dominum omnem orationem et deprecationem hanc, surrexit de conspectu altaris Domini; utrumque enim genu in terram fixerat et manus expanderat in caelum.
55 and stood upright. And in a loud voice he blessed the whole assembly of Israel.	55 Stetit ergo et benedixit omni ecclesiae Israel voce magna dicens:
56 'Blessed be Yahweh,' he said, 'who has granted rest to his people Israel, keeping al his promises. Ofal the promises of good that he made through his servant Moses, not one has failed.	56 “ Benedictus Dominus, qui dedit requiem populo suo Israel iuxta omnia, quae locutus est; non cecidit ne unus quidem sermo ex omnibus bonis, quae locutus est per Moysen servum suum.
57 May Yahweh our God be with us, as he was with our ancestors; may he never desert us or cast us off.	57 Sit Dominus Deus noster nobiscum, sicut fuit cum patribus nostris, non derelinquens nos neque proiciens,
58 May he turn our hearts towards him so that we may fol ow al his ways and keep the commandmentsand laws and ordinances which he gave to our ancestors.	58 sed inclinet corda nostra ad se, ut ambulemus in universis viis eius et custodiamus mandata eius et decreta et iudicia, quaecumque mandavit patribus nostris.
59 May these words of mine, of my entreaty before Yahweh, be present with Yahweh our God day andnight, that he may uphold the cause of his servant and the cause of Israel his people, as each day requires,	59 Et sint sermones mei isti, quibus deprecatus sum coram Domino, appropinquantes Domino Deo nostro die ac nocte, ut faciat iudicium servo suo et populo suo Israel per singulos dies,
60 so that al the peoples of the earth may come to know that Yahweh is God indeed and that there is noother.	60 ut sciant omnes populi terrae quia Dominus ipse est Deus, et non est ultra absque eo.
61 May your hearts be wholly with Yahweh our God, fol owing his laws and keeping his commandmentsas at this present day.'	61 Sit quoque cor vestrum perfectum cum Domino Deo nostro, ut ambuletis in decretis eius et custodiatis mandata eius sicut et hodie ”.
62 The king and al Israel with him offered sacrifice before Yahweh.	62 Igitur rex et omnis Israel cum eo immolabant victimas coram Domino.
63 Solomon offered a communion sacrifice of twenty-two thousand oxen and a hundred and twentythousand sheep to Yahweh; and thus the king and all the Israelites dedicated the Temple of Yahweh.	63 Mactavitque Salomon hostias pacificas, quas immolavit Domino, boum viginti duo milia et ovium centum viginti milia. Et dedicaverunt templum Domini rex et omnes filii Israel.
64 On the same day the king consecrated the middle part of the court in front of the Temple of Yahweh;for that was where he presented the burnt offerings, oblations and fatty parts of the communion sacrifices, since the bronze altar which stood before Yahweh was too smal to hold the burnt offering, oblation and the fatty partsof the communion sacrifice.	64 In die illa sanctificavit rex medium atrii, quod erat ante domum Domini; fecit quippe holocaustum ibi et oblationem et adipem pacificorum, quoniam altare aereum, quod erat coram Domino, minus erat et capere non poterat holocaustum et oblationem et adipem pacificorum.
65 And then Solomon and with him all Israel from the Pass of Hamath to the Torrent of Egypt -- a greatassembly -- celebrated the feast before Yahweh our God for seven days.	65 Fecit ergo Salomon in tempore illo festivitatem celebrem, et omnis Israel cum eo, ecclesia magna ab introitu Emath usque ad rivum Aegypti, coram Domino Deo nostro septem diebus.
66 On the eighth day he dismissed the people, who bade farewel to the king and went home joyful andhappy of heart over al the goodness which Yahweh had shown to his servant and his people Israel.	66 Et in die octava dimisit populos; qui benedicentes regi profecti sunt in tabernacula sua laetantes et alacri corde super omnibus bonis, quae fecerat Dominus David servo suo et Israel populo suo.