Bible Commentaries
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
2 Chronicles 7
the Are came down: i.e. to consume the sacrifices. See note on Genesis 4:4. This is complementary to 1 Kings 8:63, 1 Kings 8:64.
sacrifices = victims. Hebrew. zebah. App-43.
the feast: i.e. of Tabernacles.
congregation = assembly, or muster.
the river = torrent, or Wady. Hebrew. nahal.
appeared to Solomon. This was thirteen years after the dedication. Compare 2 Chronicles 7:1 with 2 Chronicles 8:1. 1 Kings 6:37; 1 Kings 9:1. The fire from heaven was the immediate answer to Solomon's prayer. This later answer shows that the prayers of God's people are ever fresh before Him.
an astonishment. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6= a cause of astonishment to others.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
evil. Same as "wicked", 2 Chronicles 7:14.
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