2 Chronicles 7:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God powerfully responded to Solomon's prayer by sending fire from heaven to accept the sacrifices and filling the temple with His glorious presence.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during the dedication of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem, around 960 BC. Solomon had just finished a lengthy prayer dedicating the newly built temple to God. This divine response with fire and glory was God's dramatic way of showing His acceptance of the temple as His dwelling place among the Israelites.

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