And the priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD, which King David had made to praise the LORD, saying, For His mercy endures forever, whenever David offered praise by their ministry. 3. With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. Those that begin with the service of God are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. 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. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. 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. Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. We observed several things amiss in Asa's treaty with . 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. With such a glorious temple, Israel would be tempted to forsake the God of the temple and make an idol of the temple of God. When it pleased the Lord to bruise him, and put him to grief, in that he showed his good-will to men, having laid on him the iniquity of us all. II. here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . 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. " [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). 2 Chronicles 7:14. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Major Prophets The words speak to us also. 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. Prophets The surest evidence of God's acceptance of our prayers is the descent of the holy fire upon us. The king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD: As wonderful as the program and the praise were, they could not replace the sacrifices. 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. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. 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. 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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). 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. of Scripture. 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.) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. God still had to be honored through blood sacrifice, both for atonement and as a demonstration of fellowship with God. If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. Seek His face. For instance, all of us need to use great caution and wise deliberation when posting on social media. The test to see if we belong to God or not is whether we will humbly acknowledge this when weve sinned, or will arrogantly go on as if God doesnt see. Verse 2. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. 2. Although Gods invitation is initially given to my people (2 Chronicles 7:14), 2 Chronicles 6:32-33 has made clear that anyone who acknowledges Gods name and authority may pray with the same confidence of a hearing. 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 first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. Luke 24 32. 2. No. God had plans to bless them from the very beginning, and he even had contingencies in place for their lapses in obedience. i. 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. He will always forgive one who is truly sorry and sincere in their repentance. Help us purchase electrical generators for churches. Absolutely. The Lord. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). Now God's warning to Solomon. . 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? III. 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 king's example stirred up the people. D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. 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. 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. Even though it may take multiple tries to change, with the help of the Holy Spirit and Christian community, the true believer has been given what he or she needs to turn and change. 3. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. Pauline Epistles 12 God appeared to Solomon that very night and said, "I accept your prayer; yes, I have chosen this place as a temple for sacrifice, a house of worship. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. Prophets It would be the ruin of their state, v. 20. 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 ). Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . 2. However it be, yet God is good. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. No. ." In the context of God's promise to Solomon, God's people would have referred to the nation of Israel, the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 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. 13-16 (cp. We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. It would be the ruin of their church. The Gospels 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary Bible Our Library Bible Commentaries John Gill's Exposition of the Bible 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 7 2 Chronicles 7:14 2 Chronicles 7:14 PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 2 Chronicles 7:14 ( See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12 ). 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. 2 Chron 7:14 is a word written to a specific people - ISRAEL - who were coming home form exile. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. They had offered sacrifices before, but now they increased them. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Good work is then likely to go on when the leaders of a people lead in it. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. That leads to true holiness. 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 (2 Chronicles 1:7; 2 Chronicles 1:7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. 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Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Selman, Martin J. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). Historical Books And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and shall observe my statutes and my judgments; then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel. 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. 6 And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of music of the Lord, which David the king had made to praise the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. It was often fertility gods that were so enticing to the agrarian Israelites. We must never grudge the time that we spend in the worship of God and communion with him, nor think it long, or grow weary of it. While the verse does not say "If Israel" it is certainly implied in the context. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. 3. Glorious in himself; for our God is a consuming fire, terrible even in his holy places. It's been called "the most extensive evangelical awakening of all time.". b. I for one am praying for American Christians to embrace genuine humility, hunger and holiness. 43.]. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. This means that Abraham represented a nation that represented all nations. God had chosen a people to be the object of his love and blessing, but it was for the sake of the blessing of the whole world. The priests had so many sacrifices to administer that they specially consecrated the area in front of the temple to receive sacrifices because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings. "Though they have taken deep root, and taken root long, in this good land, yet I will pluck them up by the roots, extirpate the whole nation, pluck them up as men pluck up weeds out of their garden, which are thrown to the dunghill." Especially for this occasion was the promise that though he doesnt really dwell in a mad made construction, he will condescend to do so for the sake of his people. 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). 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. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). He is better access to God than even the temple was. iii. Is America Israel? 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. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. God will forgive. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. 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. Romans 13:1 ff. 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. Chapter 7. B. 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. Regarding 2 Chronicles 7:14, it is very appropriate for any Christian to obey the spirit of this text by endeavoring to humble himself or herself, pray, seek Gods face and turn from wicked ways, trusting that God will hear, forgive and heal. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. i. Verse 7. This answer seems to have come many years after the actual dedication of the temple. 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. 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). 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 Site by Mere. It is, first of all, a promise. Minor Prophets Of the very thing that later on happened. Each of these is taken up at appropriate places in the later narrative of Chronicles, often in connection with one of the remarkable interventions of God." 3. General Epistles i. Today, followers of Jesus are Gods people. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. 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. If Solomon walked before God in obedience and faithfulness, he could expect blessing on his reign and the reign of his descendants, and the dynasty of David would endure forever. 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. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. And that is so often true. Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. The people who have been called by His name. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. "Solomon, if you just walk in my ways, I'll keep the covenant of David and I'll prosper you on the throne. That's His promise. b. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? The Old Testament 12 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. a. Here am I, let these go their way. [Note: See Jonathan G. Taylor, "The Application of 2 Chronicles 7:13-15," Bibliotheca Sacra 168:670 (April-June 2011):146-61. 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. (1.) You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? 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. The second requirement for spiritual healing is hunger. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). Verses 1-22. 1. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. 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. The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. 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). 12 And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice. And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of music to the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all of Israel stood.
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