2 Chronicles 7:2

2 The priests could not enter the Temple of the LORD because the glorious presence of the LORD filled it.

2 Chronicles 7:2 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:2

And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord,
&c.] They went in to carry the ark thither, but not being able to stand to minister, they came out, and could not reenter:

because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house;
both the holy place, and the holy of holies, see ( 1 Kings 8:10 1 Kings 8:11 ) .

2 Chronicles 7:2 In-Context

1 When Solomon finished praying, fire flashed down from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices, and the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple.

2 The priests could not enter the Temple of the LORD because the glorious presence of the LORD filled it.

3 When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the LORD filling the Temple, they fell face down on the ground and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying, “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!”

4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices to the LORD .

5 King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats. And so the king and all the people dedicated the Temple of God.