But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. Poetical Books Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them: The positive promise is followed by a negative promise. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station . Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, v. 13-15. 2 Chronicles 7. 1 & 2 Chronicles, NIV Application Commentary by Andrew Hill. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. ii. 3. It was good of God to appear to Solomon the first time; it was even better of God to grant a unique appearance to Solomon the second time. He supposed it possible that though they had this temple built to the honour of God, yet they might be drawn aside to worship other gods, v. 19. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. However, He has promised to bless generally those who do so (Psalms 1; Matthew 6:33; Galatians 6:7-8; et al.). 8 Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. a. Wisdom Literature 43.]. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? Repentance means to confess our sins and turn away from them. Major Prophets 1. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) As we approach July 4th, many pastors preach about Christians in America repenting of sin and turning back to the Lord so that He will bless His churches. Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. Genesis 20:17; Numbers 12:13; 2 Kings 20:5, 8). 2 Chronicles. PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 2 Chronicles 7:14 teaches us that God's people are the key to real change, because they have access to the God who can do all things and who is ready and willing and able to answer their prayers. Psalm 34:8). Isa 33 14. Jesus said that the humble tax collector, rather than the arrogant and self-righteous Pharisee went home justified. National mercy is then promised, that God will forgive their sin, which brought the judgment upon them, and then heal their land, redress all their grievances. Prophets And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. It would be the ruin of their church. 3 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 worshipped, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. The words speak to us also. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. . Minor Prophets God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the Lord, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. III. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. a. 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. (12) By night. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. When God said "If my people who are called by my name," He was pointing the Israelites back to the covenant He made with Abraham. God promises something special to humble, praying people. A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. Minor Prophets How suitable for all Christians in America, and in any other nation, to humble ourselves, pray, seek the Lords face and turn from our wicked ways, asking Him to graciously hear from heaven, forgive our sin and bring spiritual healing to the ailing, impotent churches in our land. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. Prophets This combination of the temples functions is striking, and is one of the several indications in 2 Chronicles 5-7 that prayer and sacrifice are to be understood as two sides of the same coin. (Selman), ii. to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard your prayer, and I have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice. 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. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). 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). God did not demand perfect obedience from Solomon. In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. This beautiful house that you've built is going to be ruined. 199.]. The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. "But what happened to Solomon? 1. The reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). This passage shows how to avoid the consequences of disobedience: submit to God, pray, and repent (i.e., change direction, not just feeling; 2 Chronicles 7:14). Construction went on for seven years, until the temple, its furniture, its courtyard, and all other articles and decorations connected with it were completed according to plan (3:1-5:1; see notes on 1 Kings 6:1-51). The second requirement for spiritual healing is hunger. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. 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. No. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. Chapter 7. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. That would include 2 Chronicles 7:14, rightly interpreted. I for one am praying for American Christians to embrace genuine humility, hunger and holiness. They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. David certainly did not walk perfectly before the LORD, and God told Solomon to walk before Me as your father David walked. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. 3. 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. 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. Did not our hearts burn within us? They must humble themselves under his hand, must pray for the removal of the judgment, must seek the face and favour of God; and yet all this will not do unless they turn from their wicked ways, and return to the God from whom they have revolted. The very thing that God warned him about was the very thing that he did. National judgments are here supposed (2 Chronicles 7:13; 2 Chronicles 7:13), famine, and pestilence, and perhaps war, for by the locusts devouring the land meant enemies as greedy as locusts, and laying all waste. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Pauline Epistles a. And as for this house, which is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be astonished and say, Why has the LORD done thus to this land and this house? Then they will answer, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity on them.. And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them ( 2 Chronicles 7:15-22 ). Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. Minor Prophets 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 14 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 heal their land. I. II. And Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. 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. 16:1; 2 Chron. Those that begin with the service of God are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. Jehovah, the supreme and self-existent Deity (Exodus 3:14), the God of nature, who can "shut up heaven," "command the locusts," "send pestilence" (ver. 3. Now God's warning to Solomon. i. II. 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. All rights reserved. And 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 ( 2 Chronicles 7:1 ). I. God said, " If My people which are called by My name . The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Historical Books ], "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." 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). Now my eyes will be open, my ears will be attentive unto the prayers that are made in this place. Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. 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. 3. iii. Then the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. 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. 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At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him: From the time of year and the length of this feast, we understand that this was the Feast of Tabernacles, extended beyond its normal seven days on this special occasion. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. I didn't say it was a Christian nation. 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 . Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right. 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? In this way God testified his acceptance of Moses (Lev 9 24), of Gideon (Judg 6 21), of David (1 Chron 21 26), of Elijah (1 Kings 18 38); and, in general, to accept the burnt-sacrifice is, in the Hebrew phrase, to turn it to ashes, Ps 20 3. The consecration of the building was Gods work. [If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves. It is always good for Christians to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. The Old Testament 2 Chronicles 6:33 then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 10:11-12 (NASB), Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. i. Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. The Lord. Poetical Books 1. This was not out of reach for Solomon. Thank you for registering. Here is, I. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9:2-9. 9 And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. 2 Chronicles 6. 19:2. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. 4. On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. The Gospels The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. The dedication of the temple must have been an occasion of intense national interest to Solomon and his subjects. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Tragic. 21 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? 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. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. When he manifests himself as a consuming fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their light. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . also Genesis 8:21; 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). Yet the whole situation seems to have made them more aware of the goodness and mercy of God. God will forgive. The Bible says, Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29 NASB). Furthermore Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in front of the house of the LORD; for there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat. 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. Verse 10 . 1. Their awe-filled praise glorified the goodness and mercy of God. a. (2.) 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. d. For He is good, for His mercy endures forever: This familiar refrain is connected with Psalms 136 and 118, and with 2 Chronicles 5:13. At this point in redemptive history, the people of Abraham were the people of Yahweh, his chosen people, the people of the promise, Gods children. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, v. 17, 18. Johannine Writings of Scripture. (1.) Pray. 2. b. I have heard your prayer: The great prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8 meant nothing unless God heard the prayer. 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. Note, The tokens of God's favour to us should enlarge our hearts in his service, and make us to abound therein more and more. b. Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart: It was the end of a well-done job, a job that began with Solomons father David. Humble themselves.Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context. The Old Testament 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 (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. The Whole Bible 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. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. 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. We can be much more confident of His attention to our prayers when we offer them in the name of Jesus, the Son of David. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, No. And the people stole back into the city that day, as . Wisdom Literature The glory of God filling the house, the cloud of God and all of this glorious experience and God is saying, "Now, Solomon, don't forsake Me." (2.) Email / username or password was incorrect! Humble themselves. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:7-14. But a prayer may be accepted and yet not answered in the letter of it; and therefore God appeared to him in the night, as he did once before (ch. 1. 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. 1. They had offered sacrifices before, but now they increased them. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Nations to turn from wicked ways. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Historical Books 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Luke-Acts 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. 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. And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. All Christians in America and other nations would do well to increase our hunger for godliness. 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