II Chronicles · Chapter 7 King James Version

II Chronicles 7:3

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The Scripture

(3) And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

As Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple so that the priests could not enter, prompting the people to bow and worship. Solomon and all Israel then dedicated the house of God with a great feast, and afterward the LORD appeared to Solomon again, promising to hear from heaven and heal the land if His people would humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways.

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