2 Chronicles 7:1-3

The Shekinah Glory

1 ¹Now when Solomon had finished praying, ²fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

2 ³The priests could not enter into the house of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD'S house.

3 All the sons of Israel, seeing the fire come down and the glory of the LORD upon the house, bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave praise to the LORD, saying, "⁴Truly He is good, truly His lovingkindness is everlasting."

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. 1 Kings 8:54
• 2. Leviticus 9:23; 1 Kings 18:24, 38
• 3. 2 Chronicles 5:14
• 4. 2 Chronicles 5:13; 2 Chronicles 20:21