2 Chronicles 7:1

¶ 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.

Now when Solomon {H8010} had made an end {H3615} of praying {H6419}, the fire {H784} came down {H3381} from heaven {H8064}, and consumed {H398} the burnt offering {H5930} and the sacrifices {H2077}; and the glory {H3519} of the LORD {H3068} filled {H4390} the house {H1004}.

When Shlomo had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of ADONAI filled the house,

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.

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 Jehovah filled the house.

2 Chronicles 7:1 describes a pivotal moment immediately following the dedication of Solomon's Temple. After Solomon had concluded his fervent prayer of dedication, a powerful and visible manifestation of God's presence occurred, signifying divine acceptance of the newly built sanctuary and the worship offered within it.

Context

This verse is the direct answer to the lengthy prayer Solomon offered in 2 Chronicles chapter 6. He had just finished interceding for his people, for the Temple, and for God's continued presence among them. The construction of the Temple, a project initiated by his father David, had been a monumental undertaking, symbolizing the establishment of God's dwelling place among Israel. The events of this verse closely parallel those in 1 Kings 8:54-9:1, affirming the historical significance of this moment in Israel's history.

Key Themes

  • Divine Acceptance and Affirmation: The descent of fire from heaven consuming the sacrifices was a clear, undeniable sign of God's approval. This echoes similar instances in biblical history, such as when fire consumed the first offerings made by Aaron at the Tabernacle. It signified that the worship was pleasing to the LORD.
  • God's Manifest Presence: The phrase "the glory of the LORD filled the house" refers to the visible, tangible manifestation of God's presence, often referred to as the Shekinah glory. This same glory had filled the Tabernacle when it was consecrated (Exodus 40:34) and now filled the Temple, indicating God's decision to inhabit this sacred space built for His name.
  • Answered Prayer: This verse beautifully illustrates God's attentiveness to the sincere prayers of His people. Solomon's supplication was met with an immediate and powerful divine response.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew phrase for "fire came down from heaven" (אֵשׁ יָרְדָה מִן־הַשָּׁמַיִם, esh yar'dah min-hashamayim) emphasizes the supernatural origin of this event, leaving no doubt that it was a direct act of God. The "glory of the LORD" (כְּבוֹד יְהוָה, k'vod Yahweh) speaks of God's weighty presence, His majesty, and His visible manifestation, which was so overwhelming that the priests could not stand to minister (2 Chronicles 7:2).

Practical Application

This powerful event in 2 Chronicles 7:1 offers timeless lessons for believers today. It reminds us that God hears and responds to heartfelt prayer, especially when offered with humility and a desire for His glory. While we no longer offer animal sacrifices or worship in a physical temple, God's desire to dwell among His people and accept their worship remains. The "fire from heaven" and the "glory of the LORD" serve as a vivid reminder of God's power, His holiness, and His commitment to His covenant. It encourages us to seek God's presence in our lives and worship, trusting that He is attentive to our prayers and desires to manifest Himself to us. This verse also sets the stage for God's subsequent promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14, emphasizing the connection between repentance, prayer, and divine restoration.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Kings 18:38

    Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that [was] in the trench.

  • 1 Chronicles 21:26

    And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering.

  • Leviticus 9:23

    ¶ And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.

  • Leviticus 9:24

    And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: [which] when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.

  • 1 Kings 18:24

    And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.

  • Malachi 3:1

    ¶ Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.

  • Malachi 3:2

    But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he [is] like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:

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