The people worshipped and praised God,2 Chronicles 7:3; 2 Chronicles 7:3. 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 apostle Peter, speaking to a group of first-century Christians, said this: For you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God (1 Peter 2:10 NASB). For His mercy endures forever.. 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. 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. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. 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. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. Verse 1. 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. e. And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. THE PARTIES. 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.. Verses 1-22. 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 ). 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). And yet, (2.) They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. God promises something special to humble, praying people. This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. 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 and will heal their land. Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. 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. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). "I believe that this scripture today is perhaps one of the most important scriptures to be brought before the people of our nation. 1 & 2 Chronicles, NIV Application Commentary by Andrew Hill. 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. Historical Books 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. God will forgive. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Wisdom Literature 2. Minor Prophets Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. also Genesis 8:21; 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). 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. 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. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point God is now answering the prayer of Solomon saying, "If these things come, and if my people who are called by my name will just humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land. 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 ." 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. 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 ). 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. General Epistles range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed 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. The words speak to us also. i. 2. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Historical Books 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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. The judgments of God. 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 Romans 14:5 We are to be in subjection for two reasons. i. 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. It has been estimated that more than 5 million people were brought to Christ within two years in 1904-05. 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. 2. Historical Books Johannine Writings The Gospels II. Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. It was Solomon's praise that what he undertook he went through with, and it was by the grace of God that he prospered in it. He will always forgive one who is truly sorry and sincere in their repentance. 4. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? This passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name of the LORD. (Selman). No height attained, no work done, no blessing received, is in itself sufficient to ensure our continuance in favour. Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . No. It was often fertility gods that were so enticing to the agrarian Israelites. Historical Books The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. The very thing that God warned him about was the very thing that he did. That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. The four things that the people must do. 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. One might think that consuming fire from heaven might make them more aware of the power and judgment of God. 1. The Old Testament In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. Turn from their wicked ways.Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 25:5. The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. 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. 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. Your partnership makes all we do possible. 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. Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. Luke-Acts 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). NIV 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., NLT Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land., ESV 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 and will forgive their sin and heal their land., 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., NKJV 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 will forgive their sin and heal their land., Bible Commentary Bible Verses Devotionals Faith Prayers Coloring Pages Pros and Cons, The Greatest Sermons Ever Preached by The Top Preachers of All-Time, 11 Key Lessons from The Good Samaritan Parable, 50 Biblically Accurate Facts About Angels in the Bible, 50 Most Profitable Youth Group Fundraising Ideas for Your Church, 250 Ice Breaker Questions for Teen Youth Groups, 25 Important Examples of Pride in the Bible, Why Jesus Wept and 11 Lessons from His Tears, 25 Different Ways to Worship God and Praise the Lord. 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