The fire came down from heaven - This was just as in the time of Moses at the dedication of the tabernacle (Leviticus 9:24). Thi…

When Solomon had made an end of praying. — (1 Kings 8:54, “And it came to pass, when Solomon had ma…

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying
The prayer recorded in the preceding chapter:

God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…