2 Chronicles 7:1–10

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Now, at last, the Lord gives His clear approval of Solomon’s and the people’s efforts to provide a dwelling place for Him on earth. Fire comes down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering just as it had when David purchased the site for the temple (1 Chronicles 21:26 Additionally, the temple is filled with His glory, and the priests can not enter it. The people respond in worship and thanksgiving, not terror. These wonders were not everyday occurrences, so their reaction shows how they have been spiritually primed for worship, to give the Lord the thanks and praise He deserves from them.

With the dedication of the temple completed, Solomon and the people offer the rest of the sacrifices while the Levites play on their instruments. They consecrate the middle of the courtyard because the bronze altar used for the daily sacrifices was not big enough for the great multitude of animals that were brought at that time. All of Israel had gathered together for the occasion, and they feasted for seven days on the meat of the sacrifices.

After the seven days, they had another solemn assembly. Then Solomon sent the people home, and they were happy and thankful for all the Lord had provided through David and Solomon.

You are good and You do good, for Your steadfast love endures forever.