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. The fire of God kindling the altar and the sacrifice. a. 3. 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. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. The Gospels The Gospels "But what happened to Solomon? 2. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. The gracious answer which God immediately made to Solomon's prayer: The fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, v. 1. It was often fertility gods that were so enticing to the agrarian Israelites. Poetical Books The New Testament Pentateuch What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14? They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. General Epistles 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. "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." Luke-Acts 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. 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. So all of the people in the kingdom dedicated the house ( 2 Chronicles 7:2-5 ). This was not out of reach for Solomon. There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. 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. Luke 24 32. 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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 ). 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. (2 Chronicles 7:17-22) Gods warning to Solomon. Historical Books Brethren, we want renewed appearances, fresh manifestations, new visitations from on high; and I commend to those of you who are getting on in life, that while you thank God for the past, and look back with joy to his visits to you in your early days, you now seek and ask for a second visitation of the Most High. (Spurgeon). 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 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.. i. Historical Books 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). The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. 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. By presenting the temple as a place where right sacrifice and prayer could be accepted, an opening was being provided to exchange Israels present bleak circumstances for a more positive future. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.. b. THE PARTIES. 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. ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. In this chapter we have God's answer to Solomon's prayer. We observed several things amiss in Asa's treaty with . i. Many Christians in America are praying for a fresh spiritual awakening and revival among those of us who know Jesus Christ. 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. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance during trials This awesome promise placed a compelling responsibility on the nation. Chapter 7. When he manifests himself as a consuming fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their light. And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple. " [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). God had plans to bless them from the very beginning, and he even had contingencies in place for their lapses in obedience. God will share His glory with no one because God alone can handle His glory. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. That would include 2 Chronicles 7:14, rightly interpreted. Glad and merry in heart for the goodness of God. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. 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. 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. When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. For His mercy endures forever.. Johannine Writings 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. "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). 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, v. 13-15. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Nations to turn from wicked ways. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. Salem Media Group. Humble themselves. "This verse [ 2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chronicler's theology. h. My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually: The idea of God having a heart is extremely rare in the Bible, and the only other explicit reference speaks of God suffering heart pains because of the evil of humanity (Genesis 6:6; cf. II. The judgments of God. Historical Books 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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. 1. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. of 2. Poetical Books 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 ). 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). But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. 1. 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 Old Testament That's His promise. 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. (2.) I. 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. 13 If I ever shut off the supply of rain from the skies or order the locusts to eat the crops or send a plague on my people, 14 and my people, my God-defined people . 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. a. The fire came down here, not upon the killing of the sacrifices, but the praying of the prayer. 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. It would be the ruin of their church. 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. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. #4 and heal their land. Especially in the days of David and Solomon, and the kings after them, one of the consequences of turning from God to worship idols was that the land would begin to suffer from famine, as promised by God for disobedience as a way to bring them to repentance. 2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version 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. "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." [Note: See Jonathan G. Taylor, "The Application of 2 Chronicles 7:13-15," Bibliotheca Sacra 168:670 (April-June 2011):146-61. 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 ). It is, first of all, a promise. This is false, as an unwillingness to stop sinning is a probable sign of unbelief. The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. 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. And on the twenty-third 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 ( 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 ). 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). And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple, The priests could not enter the house of the LORD, They bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever, The king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD, King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep, The priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD, the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel, Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house, Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart, Have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice, If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, Then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land, Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place, My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually, If you walk before Me as your father David walkedthen I will establish the throne of your kingdom, walk before Me as your father David walked, But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them, And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, Will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. everyone who passes by it will be astonished, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Mateo 4 La Tentacin de Jess y Su Primer Ministerio en Galilea, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 12 La Mujer, el Nio, y el Dragn, David Guzik :: 2 Timoteo 3 Los Tiempos Peligrosos y la Preciosa Verdad, David Guzik :: 1 Samuel 28 Sal y la Adivina de Endor, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 7-9 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 2-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 71-80 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 2 (Joshua-Esther) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827), Morgan, G. Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Selman, Martin J. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. 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. i. 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. Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. Major Prophets iii. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, 2 Chronicles 7:17; 2 Chronicles 7:18. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. 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. I for one am praying for American Christians to embrace genuine humility, hunger and holiness. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 7:14. His death was our life, and he was made sin and a curse that we might inherit righteousness and a blessing. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. He forsook the Lord and began to worship and serve other gods. "I believe that this scripture today is perhaps one of the most important scriptures to be brought before the people of our nation. 2. The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. ii. But if they responded by humbling themselves, praying, seeking Gods face and turning from their wicked ways, God would hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land. 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. All rights reserved. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. III. 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. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. 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 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 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). 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. 17 And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; 18 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. b. I have heard your prayer: The great prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8 meant nothing unless God heard the prayer. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? 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. [Note: Thompson, p. It was enough to feed a vast multitude for two weeks. Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. 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.) He is better access to God than even the temple was. 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. a. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. i. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 7 Introduction I imagine that it was on a beautiful fall day that Solomon and the people of Israel came together to dedicate the temple. The New Testament The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. 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. This answer seems to have come many years after the actual dedication of the temple. 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. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. However it be, yet God is good. Wisdom Literature And yet, (2.) God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. Major Prophets Pentateuch Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. The consecration of the building was Gods work. Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house: 1 Kings 7 goes into more detail about Solomons palace. And I'm sure Solomon in his heart was saying, "Oh God, I could never forsake You. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). 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. Did not our hearts burn within us? In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. (2 Chronicles 7:11) Conclusion: the work successfully accomplished. 43.]. But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. [Note: Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard, An Introduction to the Old Testament, p. (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. 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. 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. Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. No. Prophets This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. 1. The dedication of the temple must have been an occasion of intense national interest to Solomon and his subjects. 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. Lord, I could never forsake You. Minor Prophets 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. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. 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 ). '"Now many times when God warns us of something, possible danger, we say, "Oh, come, that's all right. 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 passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name of the LORD. (Selman). 19:2. 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. General Epistles 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. 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. Johannine Writings 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. 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. Johannine Writings 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. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. Is that an appropriate application of this text? 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