D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. To the suffering of Christ. 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. 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. 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. 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. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. 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. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. 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. That's a situation I would never forsake You, Lord." The New 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 iii. a. EDITORS NOTE: Steve Gaines is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church. "This house which is high, not only for the magnificence of its structure, but for the designed ends and uses of it, shall be an astonishment, it shall come down wonderfully (Lamentations 1:9), to the amazement of all the neighbours.". 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. 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. However, many Christians in the United States have taken this verse as a rallying cry for America. That's His promise. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed 2 Chronicles. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . 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. But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. 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. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. Gracious to Israel; for this fire, which might justly have consumed them, fastened upon the sacrifice which was offered in their stead, and consumed that, by which God signified to them that he accepted their offerings and that his anger was turned away from them. 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 graciously gave Solomon a fresh revelation of Himself before this dangerous period. 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 ). When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. 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. (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. 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. Prayer for revival = 2 Chr 7:13-14 "If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people, and 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, It seems that his palace was even more spectacular than the temple, based on the number of years it took him to build it. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. 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. (Perhaps Christians in other countries have done so as well.) 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. Pauline Epistles They had offered sacrifices before, but now they increased them. (2.) He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). 1. 2. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . Email / username or password was incorrect! Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Psalms 103:3; Matthew 9:2. To the sanctification of the Spirit, who descends like fire, burning up our lusts and corruptions, those beasts that must be sacrificed or we are undone, and kindling in our souls a holy fire of pious and devout affections, always to be kept burning on the altar of the heart. To be clear, these are Gods words spoken to Solomon, King of Israel. 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. 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. 1. Verse 3. Romans 13:1 ff. Here is, I. i. This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. I. Yet God also gave Solomon an immediate answer of approval at the time of dedication, when the sacrifices were consumed with fire from heaven (2 Chronicles 7:1-7). Here God was providing for their eventual return, assuming that the human heart is prone to wander and cannot help but stray. 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. This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. 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. The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). 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. In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. 1. It would be the ruin of their church. Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. 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, Jer 7 4. 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. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. God promised something special to Israel when they did humble themselves and did pray and seek Gods face. (1.) GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. Each animal was ritually sacrificed and a portion was dedicated to the LORD, and a portion given to the priests and the people. (2 Chronicles 7:17-22) Gods warning to Solomon. Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. 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. It's been called "the most extensive evangelical awakening of all time.". 2 Chronicles 7:14. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. 1 & 2 Chronicles, NIV Application Commentary by Andrew Hill. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . God promises something special to humble, praying people. 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. 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. 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. General Epistles ii. If you walk before Me as your father David walkedthen I will establish the throne of your kingdom: Gods answer to Solomons previous prayer had a great condition. The Gospels Wisdom Literature 1. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Is that an appropriate application of this text? Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. And on the eighth day they held a sacred assembly, for they observed the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. 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. Luke-Acts 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). Pray. 4. God will share His glory with no one because God alone can handle His glory. Psalm 34:8). When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? (2.) The Gospels Isa 33 14. But how far we have moved from true Christianity. Let us apply this, (1.) 2 Chronicles 6. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB), All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. The word Scripture in this text referred to Old Testament Scripture. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. iii. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Luke-Acts 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. 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. "But what happened to Solomon? 19:2. b. 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. 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. III. How far we have moved from God in our national life, in our local life. 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 . 2. Here is, I. Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. The Gospels i. These three emphases from 2 Chronicles 7:14 humility, hunger and holiness are much needed among Christians today, whether we live in America or not. Genesis 20:17; Numbers 12:13; 2 Kings 20:5, 8). And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. The consecration of the building was Gods work. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. [Note: Thompson, p. Wisdom Literature ], "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." So all of the people in the kingdom dedicated the house ( 2 Chronicles 7:2-5 ). 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. From this point begins the chronicler's addition to the prayer as extant in the older text. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. Verse 5. The king's example stirred up the people. 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