2Ch 7:1 | MHM | STEP | God's Gracious Answer to Solomon This section describes how God answered Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple. God sent fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice, showing that he accepted the offering and the temple. This was a powerful sign of God’s glory and mercy. The people responded with worship, praise, and many sacrifices. The priests and musicians did their duties, and everyone celebrated with great joy. Solomon continued to work faithfully, and God blessed his efforts. v. 1 : As soon as Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice . This was God’s way of showing that he accepted the temple and the offerings. God had done this before for Moses (Leviticus 9:24 ), Gideon (Judges 6:21 ), David (1 Chronicles 21:26 ), and Elijah (1 Kings 18:38 ). The fire came after the prayer, not just after the sacrifice. This showed that God is glorious and holy— our God is a consuming fire (Isaiah 33:14 ). But God was also gracious, because the fire burned the sacrifice instead of the people. This meant God accepted their offering and turned away his anger.

‏ 2 Chronicles 7:1

God's Gracious Answer to Solomon

This section describes how God answered Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple. God sent fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice, showing that he accepted the offering and the temple. This was a powerful sign of God’s glory and mercy. The people responded with worship, praise, and many sacrifices. The priests and musicians did their duties, and everyone celebrated with great joy. Solomon continued to work faithfully, and God blessed his efforts.

v. 1: As soon as Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice . This was God’s way of showing that he accepted the temple and the offerings. God had done this before for Moses (Leviticus 9:24 ^a), Gideon (Judges 6:21 ^b), David (1 Chronicles 21:26 ^c), and Elijah (1 Kings 18:38 ^d). The fire came after the prayer, not just after the sacrifice. This showed that God is glorious and holy—our God is a consuming fire (Isaiah 33:14 ^e). But God was also gracious, because the fire burned the sacrifice instead of the people. This meant God accepted their offering and turned away his anger.