2Ch 7:7 | HCSB | STEP | Since the bronze altar that Solomon had made could not accommodate the burnt offering , the grain offering , and the fat of the fellowship offerings, Solomon first consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the Lord ’s temple and then offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the fellowship offerings there .

2 Chronicles 7:7

7 Since the bronze altar that Solomon had made ^a could not accommodate the burnt offering, the ^{▼▼grain offering(s): An offering given along with animal sacrifices or given by itself. A portion was burnt and the priests and participant ate the remainder.}grain offering, and the fat of the ^{▼▼fellowship sacrifice(s) or offering(s): An animal offering was given to maintain and strengthen a person's relationship with God. It was not required as a remedy for impurity or sin but was an expression of thanksgiving for various blessings. An important function of this sacrifice was to provide meat for the priests and the participants in the sacrifice; it was also called the peace offering or the sacrifice of well-being.}fellowship offerings, Solomon first consecrated the middle of the courtyard ^d that was in front of the Lord’s temple and then offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the fellowship offerings there. ^e