II Chronicles · Chapter 7 King James Version

II Chronicles 7:6

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The Scripture

(6) And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.
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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