2 Chronicles 7:1

Translations

Modern

When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

Traditional

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house.

Literal

And Solomon had finished praying, and the fire came down from the heavens and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of YHWH filled the temple.

Latin

Cumque complesset Salomon fundens preces, ignis descendit de cælo, et devoravit holocausta et victimas: et majestas Domini implevit domum.

Original

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English

When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

Notes

2 Chronicles 7:1–3

When they brought the ark to its place (see 2 Chronicles 5:13–14), the glorious presence of the Lord descended on the temple. The divine glory stayed in the temple, stopping the priests from entering to perform their duties (see “The Glory of God” Theme Note and “God’s Glory with His People” Theme Note).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Music in Ancient Israel The Glory of God The Tabernacle

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Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.

Parallels

Psalm 136:1–26

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Glory Temple

Topics

Cloud: Pillar of Fire: Miracles Connected With: Solomon's Sacrifice, at Dedication of the Temple Fire: Sacred: Restored to the Temple Miracles: Catalogue of of Solomon Miracles: Design of Sacrifices: Often Consumed by Fire from Heaven Temple: Solomon's: A Dwelling Place of the Lord Temple: Solomon's: Dedication of Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

2 Chronicles 7:1

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