Bible Commentaries
2 Chronicles 7

Dummelow's Commentary on the BibleDummelow on the Bible

Verses 1-22


Solomon’s Sacrifices, and the Lord’s Promises

This chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62-66; and 1 Kings 9:1, 1 Kings 9:9.

1. The fire came down] This, which marked the acceptance of Solomon’s sacrifice (cp. 1 Chronicles 21:26), is not mentioned in 1 Kings 8.

21. Shall be an astonishment] i.e. a cause of astonishment.

Bibliographical Information
Dummelow, John. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7". "Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dcb/2-chronicles-7.html. 1909.