Verses 1–22
Solomon’s Sacrifices, and the Lord’s Promises
This chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62-66; and 1 Kings 9:1, 1 Kings 9:9.
1. The fire came down] This, which marked the acceptance of Solomon’s sacrifice (cp. 1 Chronicles 21:26), is not mentioned in 1 Kings 8.
21. Shall be an astonishment] i.e. a cause of astonishment.