2 Chronicles 7:1-3

1 When King Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and burned up the sacrifices that had been offered, and the dazzling light of the Lord's presence filled the Temple. ¹

2 Because the Temple was full of the dazzling light, the priests could not enter it.

3 When the people of Israel saw the fire fall from heaven and the light fill the Temple, they fell face downward on the pavement, worshiping God and praising him for his goodness and his eternal love. ²

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. 7.1Leviticus 9.23-24.
• 2. 7.31 Chronicles 16.34;2 Chronicles 5.13;Ezra 3.11;Psalms 100.5; 106.1; 107.1; 118.1; 136.1;Jeremiah 33.11.