The Lord showed his approval of burnt offerings by sending heavenly fire on three other occasions: when the birth of Samson was announced to Manoah and his wife (Judges 13:15–20); when Solomon dedicated the temple (2 Chronicles 7:1–3); and when Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:38–39).
24 Le feu sortit de devant l'Eternel, et consuma sur l'autel l'holocauste et les graisses. Tout le peuple le vit; et ils poussèrent des cris de joie, et se jetèrent sur leur face.