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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

זֶ֖בַח sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
זֹבְחִ֥ים slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
קָהָ֖ל assembly H6951 · TWOT 1991a
מִזְבַּ֤ח altar H4196 · TWOT 525b
אֲחֵרִ֔ים another H312 · TWOT 68a

People & Context

Fire from Heaven

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

Massive Sacrifices Offered

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

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.

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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