2 Chronicles 7:7
Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat.
Cross-references
2 Chronicles 4:1
Historical context
In 2 Chronicles 4:1, the bronze altar's dimensions are given — it was large but insufficient for this massive dedication.
2 Chronicles 36:14
Contrast
In 2 Chronicles 36:14, the temple consecrated here is later polluted by unfaithful priests and people — a direct contrast.
1 Kings 8:64
Parallel
In 1 Kings 8:64, the parallel account describes the same consecration of the court because the bronze altar was too small.
Ezekiel 8:16
Contrast
In Ezekiel 8:16, the inner court is later defiled by sun worship — a stark contrast to its consecration here.
Leviticus 3:16
Citation
In Leviticus 3:16, the law states that all fat is the Lord's and burned on the altar — the very offerings overwhelming the altar here.
1 Kings 6:36
Historical context
In 1 Kings 6:36, the inner court's construction is described — the very area Solomon consecrates here for the sacrifices.