When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple so that the priests could not enter. All Israel witnessed the fire and glory, bowing with faces to the ground, worshiping and giving thanks, and Solomon offered 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep at the dedication, which lasted seven days followed by the Feast of Tabernacles and an eighth day of solemn assembly. The Lord appeared to Solomon at night confirming that He had heard his prayer and consecrated the temple, then stated the conditional covenant: if Solomon walks in integrity like David, his throne will be established, but if Israel turns to idolatry, they will be uprooted and this temple will become a byword among the nations.
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Characters in This Chapter
Builder of the temple and Israel's most glorious king
Reforming king who restored temple worship and trusted God against Assyria
Young king who led the greatest revival, rediscovered the Law
Godly king known for his prayer and trust in God during battle
King of Israel
Places in This Chapter
Egypt plays a significant role throughout the Bible, from the time of Abraham to the flight of the Holy Family. Joseph was sold into slavery there and rose to become second to Pharaoh, saving his family during famine. The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for 400 years before God delivered them through Moses in the Exodus. Jesus' family fled to Egypt to escape King Herod, fulfilling the prophecy "Out of Egypt I called my son."
Position in Book
Solomon's wisdom, the building and dedication of the temple, his wealth and fame.