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2 Chronicles 7:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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.

2 Chronicles 7:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:1

Theological / Devotional

Fire came down. God gave an outward token to signify that Solomon’s prayer had been heard and that He would honor the Temple with His presence. On a number of previous occasions the Lord had made His presence manifest in a similar manner (see Lev. 9:24; Judges 6:21; 1 Chron. 21:26).

Filled the house. See on 1 Kings 8:10, 11.

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