God declared that he heard his request, in that he sent down fire from heaven, for else they might use no fire in sacrifice, but of that which was reserved still upon the altar, Lev. 6:13 , and came down from heaven, Lev. 9:24 , as appeared by the punishment of Nadab and Abihu, Lev. 10:1 .
Historical and theological verse study from First Book of Chronicles, Chapter 21.
Apply the spiritual lesson of 1 Chronicles 21:26 through prayerful reflection and faithful obedience.
“Gracious Father, write the truth of 1 Chronicles 21:26 upon my heart by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.”
“Et ædificavit ibi altare Domino, obtulitque holocausta et pacifica, et invocavit Dominum ; et exaudivit eum in igne de cælo super altare holocausti.”
“And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering.”
“And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering.”
“David built an altar to Yahweh there, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called on Yahweh; and he answered him from the sky by fire on the altar of burnt offering.”
“And David built there an altar unto Jehovah, and offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings, and called upon Jehovah; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt-offering.”
God declared that he heard his request, in that he sent down fire from heaven, for else they might use no fire in sacrifice, but of that which was reserved still upon the altar, Lev. 6:13 , and came down from heaven, Lev. 9:24 , as appeared by the punishment of Nadab and Abihu, Lev. 10:1 .
Fire, to testify his approbation. (Worthington; Tirinus) See Genesis iv. 4., and 2 Paralipomenon vii. 1. (Calmet) — This altar represented the cross, on which the Victim of our reconciliation [Jesus Christ] was offered. (Du Hamel)