2 Chronicles 7:2 kjv — And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.

King James Version

"And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house."

— 2 Chronicles 7:2, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 7 — Context

1

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.

2

And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.

3

And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

4

Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord.

5

And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.

2 Chronicles 7:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 7:2 say?
2 Chronicles 7:2 in the King James Version reads: “And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 7:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 7:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 7:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 7:2 in?
2 Chronicles 7:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 7:2?
2 Chronicles 7:2 reads (KJV): “And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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