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2 Chronicles 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 36

1 And when Solomon finished praying, then the fire came down from Heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of Jehovah filled the house;

2 and the priests were not able to go into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah had filled the house of Jehovah.

3 And all the sons of Israel were watching, when the fire came down, and the glory of Jehovah was on the house and they bowed their noses to the earth, on the pavement, and worshiped, and gave thanks to Jehovah: for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah gives testimony to Solomon's prayer by fire from heaven and glory in the temple. The people worship Him. Solomon's solemn sacrifice. God appears to Solomon and gives him promise.

Key Hebrew Words

כָּבוֹד glory H3519 · TWOT 943e
חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a
כָּנַע be humbled H3665 · TWOT 1001
סָלַח forgive H5545 · TWOT 1505
רָפָא heal H7495 · TWOT 2196

People & Context

Solomon

King who finished and dedicated the temple, offered the great sacrifice, and received Jehovah's nighttime promise.

David

Solomon's father, whose covenant Jehovah invokes in promising to establish Solomon's throne.

Timeline

Fire from Heaven

Fire comes down from Heaven to consume the sacrifices, and the glory of Jehovah fills the house as the people worship.

2 Chronicles 7:1-3
Massive Sacrifices Offered

King Solomon and the people dedicate the house by offering 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep.

2 Chronicles 7:4-7
The Seven-Day Feast

Solomon and all Israel keep a seven-day feast and a sacred assembly, sending the joyful people home on the 23rd day.

2 Chronicles 7:8-10

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