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Berean Standard Bible

“When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.”

2 Chronicles 7:1

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Study note

Solomon has completed the temple in Jerusalem and offers a long prayer of dedication before the whole assembly. The Chronicler, writing for those who returned from exile, emphasizes that the temple is where God chooses to dwell among his people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and Yahweh’s glory filled the house.

King James Version (KJV)

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt-offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of Jehovah filled the house.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now when Solomon's prayers were ended, fire came down from heaven, burning up all the offerings; and the house was full of the glory of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y COMO Salomón acabó de orar, el fuego descendió de los cielos, y consumió el holocausto y las víctimas; y la gloria de Jehová hinchió la casa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Salomón terminó de orar, cayeron del cielo ráfagas de fuego y consumieron el holocausto y los sacrificios.

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