Choose a verse from '2 Chronicles 7' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org . Romans 13:7 Render them their due, respect and honor, Romans 13:3 Support good, punish the evil, Romans 13:4 Execute justice upon the evil. He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15; 2 Chronicles 7:13-15. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. It's a reminder of the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness where the fire of God came down and kindled the coals upon . Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. The manner in which these disobedient people have been destroyed is truly astonishing: no nation was every so highly favoured, and none ever so severely and signally punished. (Clarke), 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible Johannine Writings 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. He promised to own this house for a house of sacrifice to Israel and a house of prayer for all people (Isaiah 56:7): My name shall be there for ever (2 Chronicles 7:12; 2 Chronicles 7:16), that is, "There will I make myself known, and there will I be called upon.". Wisdom Literature It's been called "the most extensive evangelical awakening of all time.". [Note: Thompson, p. This sanctuary would be no sanctuary to them, to protect them from the judgment of God, as they imagined, saying, The temple of the Lord are we,Jeremiah 7:4. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. 13), as well as the God of grace, who can hear prayer, forgive sin, and heal not only land, but souls (ver. Wisdom Literature The fact that this was the only temple of all nations in which the true God was worshipped imparts a moral grandeur to the scene and prepares the mind for the sublime prayer that was offered at the dedication. God graciously gave Solomon a fresh revelation of Himself before this dangerous period. 2 Chronicles 7:14. Verse 4. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. Prophets The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? 1. No height attained, no work done, no blessing received, is in itself sufficient to ensure our continuance in favour. Poetical Books Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. 1. (2.) He promised to grant the petitions of the people, as Solomon had requested, if they manifested a true heart for Him ( 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 ). While the verse does not say "If Israel" it is certainly implied in the context. God expects that his people who are called by his name, if they have dishonoured his name by their iniquity, should honour it by accepting the punishment of their iniquity. Let us apply this, (1.) And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house? This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1. The word unwholesome is the Greek word sapros, meaning rotten. Here it refers to speech that is likened to garbage or trash. Frankly, there is too much trash-talk on social media. God still had to be honored through blood sacrifice, both for atonement and as a demonstration of fellowship with God. vs. 1-7 Be in subjection to government. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? The consecration of the building was Gods work. Thank you for registering. No. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. The Lord anticipated a time of trial, one that would have been real to any nation in that time and placea period of drought, pestilence, and famine (7:13). And that is so often true. I. e. And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. By that token of God's acceptance they were encouraged to continue the solemnities of the feast for fourteen days, and Solomon was encouraged to pursue all his designs for the honour of God, ver 4-11. This fire, breaking forth (as it is probable) out of the thick darkness, made it the more terrible, as on Mount Sinai, Exod 24 16, 17. If my people shall humble themselves, and pray, If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab? Poetical Books When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians? c. And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight: Gods answer to Solomons prayer was not an unqualified promise to bless the temple in any circumstance. 2. c. Have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice: The building was Solomons work, done in the power and inspiration of the LORD. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Turn from their wicked ways. The phrase My people who are called by My name had its first application to the people of Israel as they lived in the land God promised them. i. He knows our weaknesses, and while he calls us to perfection, he has sent his one and only Son, Jesus Christ to save us from our sins and bring us into peace with him. Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? David certainly did not walk perfectly before the LORD, and God told Solomon to walk before Me as your father David walked. 5. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. 1. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. Prophets The reality of the divine presence was attested by the miracle, and that miracle stamped the seal of truth upon the theology of the temple-worship. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Their unity is expressed in geographical terms as well as by a unity of spirit Lebo Hamath to the Wadi of Egypt indicates the widest possible extent of Israels occupation of the Promised Land. (Selman). 1 Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house. That's a situation I would never forsake You, Lord." 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. One text they often use is 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NASB): [If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). Site by Mere. The Old Testament For I have chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 a. Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house; and Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart to make in the house of the LORD and in his own house. III. III. f. Then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land: God simply promises to hear the prayer of His humble, prayerful, seeking, repentant people. The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. Just because 2 Chronicles 7:14 was not written to Americans does not mean that Christians in America cannot benefit from its admonitions by obeying its precepts. 2. (2.) General Epistles (2 Chronicles 7:17-22) Gods warning to Solomon. Poetical Books Major Prophets As for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom, as I covenanted with David your father, saying, You shall not fail to have a man as ruler in Israel. But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods, and worship them, then I will uproot them from My land which I have given them; and this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. The priests could not enter the house of the LORD: This repeats the occasion first described in 2 Chronicles 5:14. c. They bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD: The people responded with a combination of reverence and worship. This fact, and other small details, make it plain that 1 Kings describes the habitation of God and the intimate fellowship of God with His people. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible People are going to say, 'How in the world did God allow such desolation to come?' Wisdom Literature King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep: This is a staggering almost grotesque amount of sacrifice. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. It would be the ruin of their state, 2 Chronicles 7:20; 2 Chronicles 7:20. After the whole celebration and the thing had died down, the Lord then appeared. This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. If Israel disobeyed, He would chastise them so severely that the nations would be astonished at the judgment of God among His disobedient people, and they would know that the LORD has brought all this calamity on them. The words speak to us also. b. I said it's been considered as a Christian nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.. (1.) Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. Cookie Notice: And Joab was told, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.". d. If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face: This wonderful promise is in the context of Gods promise to answer prayer from the temple which He chose to hallow with His presence. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. (2 Chronicles 7:11) Conclusion: the work successfully accomplished. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Raymond Dillard argued that 2 Chronicles 7:14 was also a "charter" for the rest of Israels history. Here is, I. Prophets 1. [Note: Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard, An Introduction to the Old Testament, p. 2 And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house. 19 But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; 20 Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all nations. Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right. 1. i. The Gospels Verse 10 . This is implied in Kings, which has, "as He had appeared unto him in Gibeon.". We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. The priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD: On such a great occasion everyone must be about their work. As Solomon foresaw the calamities that might befall the nation in their sinning against God, and if they turn and repent and pray, then hear Thou from Thy dwelling place in heaven. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we are bound to be very thankful.". If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. It would be the ruin of their church. God promises something special to humble, praying people. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. i. The New Testament 1 Kings 14:21; 1 Kings 14:29-31).Summary of Rehoboam's Reign 13. strengthened himself] See note on 2 Chronicles 1:1.The immediate reference is to a recovery of strength after the departure of Shishak, the further reference is to 2 Chronicles 11:5. one and forty years old and he reigned seventeen years] So read both Heb. 2. When they saw the fire of God come down from heaven thus they did not run away affrighted, but kept their ground in the courts of the Lord, and took occasion from it, (1.) God expects that his people who are called by his name, if they have dishonoured his name by their iniquity, should honour it by accepting the punishment of their iniquity. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. All rights reserved. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. And then the people for seven days offered sacrifices unto the LORD. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary 2 Chronicles 7. #1 if my people, who are called by my name, The Jews were the offspring of Abraham, who was the first vicarious man since Adam. Glad and merry in heart for the goodness of God. The New Testament The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station . With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped, thus expressing their awful dread of the divine majesty, their cheerful submission to the divine authority, and the sense they had of their unworthiness to come into God's presence and their inability to stand before the power of his wrath. These expressions are best understood as four facets of one attitude, that sinners should seek God himself in humble repentance, rather than four separate steps on a long road to forgiveness. (Selman), ii. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly from the entrance of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt. Minor Prophets Historical Books When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying: For He is good, Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? d. Will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. everyone who passes by it will be astonished: Under the Old Covenant, God promised to use Israel to exalt Himself among the nations one way or another. [Note: See Jonathan G. Taylor, "The Application of 2 Chronicles 7:13-15," Bibliotheca Sacra 168:670 (April-June 2011):146-61. Major Prophets However it be, yet God is good. The heart that is thus filled with a holy awe and reverence of the divine glory, the heart to which God manifests himself in his greatness, and (which is no less his glory) in his goodness, is thereby owned as a living temple. 3. Salem Media Group. Their awe-filled praise glorified the goodness and mercy of God. General Epistles This beautiful house that you've built is going to be ruined. 2 Chronicles 7:12-22. With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepared materials and arranged a workforce to build the planned temple (2:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings 5:1-18). i. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Historical Books The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. It was often fertility gods that were so enticing to the agrarian Israelites. Did not our hearts burn within us? That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and they worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. 4. 1. Many Christians in America are praying for a fresh spiritual awakening and revival among those of us who know Jesus Christ. Luke-Acts But how far we have moved from true Christianity. Pauline Epistles Humble themselves.Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context. g. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place: God promised to pay special attention to the prayers offered from the temple which Solomon, the son of David built. It's a reminder of the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness where the fire of God came down and kindled the coals upon the altar and consumed the sacrifices. 4. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. 2. And the people stole back into the city that day, as . He employed, directed, and encouraged them in this work of praising God; and therefore their performances were accepted as his act, and he is said to praise by their ministry. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. God blessed the temple and filled it with the glory of His presence, but He would cast it out of His sight if the kings of Israel forsook the LORD. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Nevertheless, the same God who made this promise to Israel still reigns in the heavens and will still respond to His humble praying people today. Pray. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Psalms 103:3; Matthew 9:2. He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. Is that an appropriate application of this text? He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. I'll never be troubled there, Lord. Nevertheless, the same God who made this promise to Israel still reigns in the heavens and will still respond to His humble praying people today. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. That's His promise. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom? They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. His public answer by fire from heaven, which consumed the sacrifices (ver 1), with which the priests and people were much affected, ver 2, 3. (2 Chronicles 7:12-16) The assurance of answered prayer from the temple. The people worshipped and praised God,2 Chronicles 7:3; 2 Chronicles 7:3. And many times when the warning came, I felt that they were totally unnecessary. The Whole Bible God expects, that if his people, who are called by his name, have dishonoured his name by their iniquity, they should honour it by accepting the punishment of their iniquity. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. The promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to "heal their land" refers, of course, to the land of Israel. of For now I have chosen and sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually.. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . 2 Chronicles 7. a. a. In context, 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a promise to ancient Israel (and perhaps even modern-day Israel) that, if they will repent and return to the Lord, He will rescue them. 199.]. i. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. 2. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. It seems that his palace was even more spectacular than the temple, based on the number of years it took him to build it. The judgments of God. When I think of it that way, I dont know of a verse in the Bible that serves as a better guide for praying for revival than 2 Chronicles 7:14. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9 2-9. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. Likewise, when the apostle Paul cited Old Testament examples of rebellion in Israels history that prompted Gods punishment, he noted that they also served as warnings for Christians living under the new covenant. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, v. 17, 18. Prophets It is, first of all, a promise. In 2 Chronicles 3:14 we read of the veil and in 2 Chronicles 4:1 of the altar of brass whereas the author of 1 Kings does not mention either. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? 1. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Solomon went on in his work, and prosperously effected all he designed for the adorning both of God's house and his own, v. 11. Johannine Writings 2. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14? The New Testament 2 Chronicles 7:14 - Hawker's Poor man's commentary. This answer seems to have come many years after the actual dedication of the temple. "I believe that this scripture today is perhaps one of the most important scriptures to be brought before the people of our nation. The Old Testament The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Verse 7. 10 And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the Lord had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. 3. They indicated sentiments and feelings of exalted and spiritual devotion, which sprang not from the unaided mind of man, but from the fountain of revelation. It would be the ruin of their state, v. 20. But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. Verse 8. Absolutely. Judging by the style, the added section must have formed an integral part of the original text, from which both the editor of Kings and the chronicler drew their narratives. 13-16 (cp. Romans 14:5 We are to be in subjection for two reasons. Verse 5. Poetical Books II. Thus, we need to take heed to every warning that God gives us. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. Pentateuch For the people heard it said that day, "The king is grieved for his son.". 5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. iii. 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. b. They kept the feast of the dedication of the altar seven days, from the second to the ninth; the tenth day was the day of atonement, when they were to afflict their souls for sin, and that was not unseasonable in the midst of their rejoicings; on the fifteenth day began the feast of tabernacles, which continued to the twenty-second, and they did not separate till the twenty-third. ], "Solomons prayer at the dedication of the temple and Gods response to that prayer (2 Chronicles 6:1 to 2 Chronicles 7:22) constitute a kind of charter for the subsequent history of the nation." 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