John Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 7:3

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, etc.] From heaven upon the sacrifice, and consumed it, which was all visible to the eye; or it may be this was a distinct fire from the former, since it seems to have come down upon the house, and so may denote a bright, shining, glorious light; the same with what follows: and the glory of the Lord upon the house; for not only the house was filled with the glory, but there was a bright stream of light and glory over it, very dazzling and surprising: they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement; of the great court, where they were assembled: and worshipped and praised the Lord: worshipped him by praising him: saying, for he is good; in his nature, promises, and blessings; is good, and does good: for his mercy endureth for ever; this was the close of their song of praise. Ver. 4, 5. Then the king and all the people, etc.] Of these two verses, (See Gill on “<110862>1 Kings 8:62”), (See Gill on “<110863>1 Kings 8:63”).

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