He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent 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. God promised something special to Israel when they did humble themselves and did pray and seek Gods face. A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. Poetical Books 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. Nor was the interest merely temporary or local. The Lord. The game employs an open world design, with a day-and-night time cycle that often affects in-game events, including quests, enemy strength, and item availability. 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. Humble themselves.Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context. We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. That's a situation I would never forsake You, Lord." iii. 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. There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. 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. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. i. Christians are those who are called by [His] name. Therefore, it is appropriate that we apply the timeless truths of 2 Chronicles 7:14. II. And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the Lords house. I am also praying that the Lord will graciously see fit to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and send His much-needed healing. Pauline Epistles Here am I, let these go their way. 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. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. 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. ", God responded to Solomons prayer with a special revelation. "But what happened to Solomon? of 2. 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. "1 Chronicles: An Introduction and Commentary" Volume 10 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) (Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), Spurgeon, Charles Haddon "The New Park Street Pulpit" Volumes 1-6 and "The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit" Volumes 7-63 (Pasadena, Texas: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), Trapp, John "A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments" Volume 1 (Genesis to 2 Chronicles) (Eureka, California: Tanski Publications, 1997). When, in 2 Chronicles 7:14, it is said, I will heal their land, the telling expression, according to the Authorized Version, must be understood to refer to the removing of drought by rain. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? Johannine Writings Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. 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. And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple. Minor Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point II. The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. Verse 2. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. of Scripture. iii. While the verse does not say "If Israel" it is certainly implied in the context. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. ], "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." here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. That's His promise. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Wisdom Literature 13-16 (cp. 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. This answer seems to have come many years after the actual dedication of the temple. 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. Now my eyes will be open, my ears will be attentive unto the prayers that are made in this place. In this chapter we have God's answer to Solomon's prayer. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. Site by Mere. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. b. But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. I. 2. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). 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.. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. 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. However, He has promised to bless generally those who do so (Psalms 1; Matthew 6:33; Galatians 6:7-8; et al.). In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. Did not our hearts burn within us? Prophets 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. The promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to "heal their land" refers, of course, to the land of Israel. 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. General Epistles 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. [If] My people who are called by My name turn from their wicked ways. Holiness comes by means of repenting from sin. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). 3. King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. 1. 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.) It was a dramatic and visible proof of Gods approval, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. 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. 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. I. 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 ). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). 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. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary 2 Chronicles 7. 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. To the suffering of Christ. "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." 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. 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. It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). General Epistles Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 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. 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. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. And I'm sure Solomon in his heart was saying, "Oh God, I could never forsake You. Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. 2 Chronicles 6. The fire came down here, not upon the killing of the sacrifices, but the praying of the prayer. 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 sacrifices were so numerous that the altar could not contain them all; but, rather than any of them should be turned back (though we may suppose the blood of them all was sprinkled upon the altar), the flesh of the burnt-offerings and the fat of the peace-offerings were burnt in the midst of the court (v. 7), which Solomon either hallowed for that service or hallowed by it. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. He promised to own this house for a house of sacrifice to Israel and a house of prayer for all people (Isa 56 7): My name shall be there for ever (v. 12, 16), that is, "There will I make myself known, and there will I be called upon.". Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. So all of the people in the kingdom dedicated the house ( 2 Chronicles 7:2-5 ). The LORD appeared to Solomon by night: This was actually the second great appearance of God to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-2). Today, followers of Jesus are Gods people. It is time for God's people to humble themselves and pray and to seek His face and to turn from their wicked ways, because God will hear. PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 i. 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). 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. (Perhaps Christians in other countries have done so as well.) 4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. Verse 6. 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, b. The New Testament 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. The New Testament Verse 4. Frankly, modern Christianity is marked by far too much arrogance and condescension. 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. People are going to say, 'How in the world did God allow such desolation to come?' Turn from their wicked ways.Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 25:5. The surest evidence of God's acceptance of our prayers is the descent of the holy fire upon us. . The priests did their part; they waited on their offices, and the singers and musicians on theirs (v. 6), with the instruments that David made, and the hymn that David had put into their hand, as some think it may be read (meaning that 1 Chron 16 7), or, as we read it, when David praised by their ministry. He is better access to God than even the temple was. [Note: Thompson, p. 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. 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 brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meal offerings, and the fat ( 2 Chronicles 7:6-7 ). 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . One might think that consuming fire from heaven might make them more aware of the power and judgment of God. 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. 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. Poetical Books 19:2. When it is applied to the land, as here, it can refer to bringing the exiles back to the Promised Land (Jeremiah 30:17; 33:6-7) or restoring the land and its people to peace and security (Jeremiah 33:6; Isaiah 57:19). (Selman). And that is so often true. Verse 1. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. The Gospels The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. God would establish Solomons kingdom if he fully obeyed Gods Word (2 Chronicles 7:17-18). 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. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Here is, I. The pure theism of that prayerits acknowledgment of the unity of God as well as of His moral perfections in providence and grace, came from the same divine source as the miraculous fire. 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. 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. and LXX. The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. Johannine Writings 3 And when all the children of Israel saw how the This passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name of the LORD. (Selman). Historical Books Romans 14:5 We are to be in subjection for two reasons. Verse 10 . (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. That leads to true holiness. God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. a. Mark 12:17 To render to Caesar (pay our taxes), Matthew 22:21 -- Render to Caesar His Due, Romans 13:1 Remember that governments are appointed by God, John 19:11 God grants governments their power, Romans 13:2 Not to be a rebel to overthrow, Romans 13:3 Governments must support good, Romans 13:4 Governments are Gods servants. God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. 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. God said, " If My people which are called by My name . 4. All Christians in America and other nations would do well to increase our hunger for godliness. General Epistles (2.) After Solomon built the temple and his palace he came to the most dangerous period of his life a season after great blessing and accomplishment. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. Email / username or password was incorrect! i. [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. 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. Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. 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). Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! Luke-Acts Wisdom Literature The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? 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. (2.) #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. 199.]. Minor Prophets Many Christians in America are praying for a fresh spiritual awakening and revival among those of us who know Jesus Christ. I said it's been considered as a Christian nation. All rights reserved. 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. This fire was kept alive till the captivity of Babylon: and after that, it was said to have been miraculously renewed [in the days of the Maccabees]. (Trapp). John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible 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. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:7-14. 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. 1. Pauline Epistles 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? National judgments are here supposed (v. 13), famine, and pestilence, and perhaps war, for by the locusts devouring the land meant enemies as greedy as locusts, and laying all waste. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. As a further evidence that God accepted Solomon's prayer, still the glory of the Lord filled the house. 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV: 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. After the whole celebration and the thing had died down, the Lord then appeared. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. 2. Every redeemed human being should give all glory to Jesus for salvation and every benefit it brings. Repentance means to confess our sins and turn away from them. 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.. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. i. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 2. 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. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. (2.) The New Testament 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. Lord, I could never forsake You. The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Humble themselves. "Solomon, if you just walk in my ways, I'll keep the covenant of David and I'll prosper you on the throne. 16:1; 2 Chron. 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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