2 Chronicles 7:1-3

The Dedication of the Temple

1 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

2 The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it.

3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, “He is good; his love endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 7

In this chapter is an account of the Lord's acceptance of the sacrifices offered at the dedication of the temple by fire, to the great surprise and encouragement of the people, 2Ch 7:1-7, and of the feast kept on that account, and the feast of tabernacles, 2Ch 7:8-12, and of the Lord's appearance to Solomon, giving an answer to his prayer, 2Ch 7:13-22.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 19:18; S Leviticus 9:24; S 1 Kings 18:38
• 2. S Exodus 16:10
• 3. Psalms 26:8
• 4. S 1 Kings 8:11
• 5. S Exodus 29:43; S Exodus 40:35; 2 Chronicles 5:14
• 6. S 1 Chronicles 16:34; 2 Chronicles 5:13; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Ezra 3:11