2 Chronicles 7:4 bbe — Then the king and all the people made offerings before the Lord.

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"Then the king and all the people made offerings before the Lord."

— 2 Chronicles 7:4, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 7 — Context

1

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.

2

And the priests were not able to go into the house of the Lord, for the Lord's house was full of the glory of the Lord.

3

And all the children of Israel were looking on when the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord was on the house; and they went down on their knees, with their faces to the earth, worshipping and praising the Lord, and saying, He is good; for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

4

Then the king and all the people made offerings before the Lord.

5

King Solomon made an offering of twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people kept the feast of the opening of the house of God.

6

And the priests were in their places, and the Levites with their instruments of music for the Lord's song, which David the king had made for the praise of the Lord whose mercy is unchanging for ever, when David gave praise by their hand; and the priests were sounding horns before them; and all Israel were on their feet.

7

Then Solomon made holy the middle of the open square in front of the house of the Lord, offering the burned offerings there, and the fat of the peace-offerings; for there was not room on the brass altar which Solomon had made for all the burned offerings and the meal offerings and the fat.

2 Chronicles 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 7:4 say?
2 Chronicles 7:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the king and all the people made offerings before the Lord.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 7:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 7:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 4.
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 7:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 7:4 in?
2 Chronicles 7:4 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 7:4?
2 Chronicles 7:4 reads (BBE): “Then the king and all the people made offerings before the Lord.” 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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