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All the children of Israel looked on, when the fire came down, and the glory of Yahweh was on the house; and they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshipped, and gave thanks to Yahweh, [saying], For he is good; for his lovingkindness endures for ever.

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The Response to God's Glory

Commentators highlight the people's immediate and appropriate reaction to God's visible glory. They didn't just stand and watch; they fell on their faces in humility and worshipped. This act of prostration on the temple pavement demonstrates a profound reverence and awe in the presence of God's holiness and power.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 7:3

19th Century

Bishop

Upon the pavement.Riçpâh; rendered by the Septuagint τὸ λιθόστρωτον, which is the word used in John 19:13; Vu…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 7:3

17th Century

Pastor

And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down ,
&c.] From heaven upon the sacrifice, and consumed i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 7:1–22

17th Century

Minister

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…