Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. After the whole celebration and the thing had died down, the Lord then appeared. Thus, we need to take heed to every warning that God gives us. 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. That's a situation I would never forsake You, Lord." Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. 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. They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 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 an house of sacrifice. Email / username or password was incorrect! 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. 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. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. 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. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). 2. The Old Testament In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. Now God's warning to Solomon. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them: The positive promise is followed by a negative promise. Here is, I. 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. 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 appeared to Solomon by night: This was actually the second great appearance of God to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-2). 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. Each animal was ritually sacrificed and a portion was dedicated to the LORD, and a portion given to the priests and the people. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we are bound to be very thankful.". Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. Prophets With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. 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. 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 they worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. Likewise, when the apostle Paul cited Old Testament examples of rebellion in Israels history that prompted Gods punishment, he noted that they also served as warnings for Christians living under the new covenant. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a And we see the plague that Solomon could foresee. Pentateuch 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. 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. 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. Humble themselves. All rights reserved. 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.. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9 2-9. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. 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.". 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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). 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. Chapter 7. Johannine Writings The Old Testament Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Wisdom Literature If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. The Gospels Turn from their wicked ways. Verse 8. 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 ). Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. e. And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. This fact, and other small details, make it plain that 1 Kings describes the habitation of God and the intimate fellowship of God with His people. The New Testament THE PARTIES. And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. The gracious answer which God immediately made to Solomon's prayer: The fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, v. 1. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. ii. 1. 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. The dedication of the temple must have been an occasion of intense national interest to Solomon and his subjects. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them ( 2 Chronicles 7:15-22 ). MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) As we approach July 4th, many pastors preach about Christians in America repenting of sin and turning back to the Lord so that He will bless His churches. Pauline Epistles We observed several things amiss in Asa's treaty with . Minor Prophets Verse 6. I didn't say it was a Christian nation. [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). But if you turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and you shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; 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 I will make it to be a proverb and a byword among the nations. 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). Prophets 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. He is better access to God than even the temple was. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. If my people shall humble themselves, and pray, &c. Thus national repentance and reformation are required. The king and all the people offered sacrifices in abundance, v. 4, 5. For His mercy endures forever.. He makes a promise that when they do stray, if they will only repent in truth, God will always hear and forgive them. Verses 1-22. 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. 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.) Lord, I could never forsake You. (2.) 2. 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. 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. Pauline Epistles II. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance during trials This awesome promise placed a compelling responsibility on the nation. "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.". Humble themselves.Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. Pentateuch 1. Poetical Books In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. For instance, all of us need to use great caution and wise deliberation when posting on social media. 43.]. 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. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. That would include 2 Chronicles 7:14, rightly interpreted. 1. II. Today, followers of Jesus are Gods people. I. 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. "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." i. The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. It was enough to feed a vast multitude for two weeks. And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. 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. 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. 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. Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. 3. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? 2. The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. 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. It has been estimated that more than 5 million people were brought to Christ within two years in 1904-05. The promise that God would "heal their land" ties in with His earlier promise to bless the Israelites land with rain and fertility if they obeyed His commandments in the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 28:11-12). God responded to Solomon's prayer with a special revelation. It was a dramatic and visible proof of Gods approval, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. However, He has promised to bless generally those who do so (Psalms 1; Matthew 6:33; Galatians 6:7-8; et al.). Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). The New Testament No. 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). 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. When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their Light. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. 3. Let us apply this, (1.) You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. [If] My people who are called by My name turn from their wicked ways. Holiness comes by means of repenting from sin. His death was our life, and he was made sin and a curse that we might inherit righteousness and a blessing. Is it ever appropriate to take a single verse of Scripture out of its context? 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? God promises something special to humble, praying people. 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). also Genesis 8:21; 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). Minor Prophets 1. 3. III. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:7-14. It would be the ruin of their church. But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. I could never worship other gods. The Lord. There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. 1. A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. . GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Christians are those who are called by [His] name. Therefore, it is appropriate that we apply the timeless truths of 2 Chronicles 7:14. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an action role-playing game, the third title in the Xenoblade series. 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. The reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. ." 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. Romans 13:1 ff. 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. Historical Books National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. Minor Prophets The characteristics of the reign of Asa. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. 22 And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. 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). ii. a. The Gospels 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.. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! It's been called "the most extensive evangelical awakening of all time.". [Note: Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard, An Introduction to the Old Testament, p. b. 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 ). 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. The Old Testament 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. D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. of Scripture. Poetical Books 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. (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. 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.) a. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. 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. 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However, many Christians in the United States have taken this verse as a rallying cry for America. 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. 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. 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 ). Psalm 34:8). Judging by the style, the added section must have formed an integral part of the original text, from which both the editor of Kings and the chronicler drew their narratives. C. And that is so often true. Pentateuch 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 grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. 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 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. The fire of God kindling the altar and the sacrifice. It is, first of all, a promise. 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. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. Here the LORD made them know that He could never bless this error. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. i. Pray. 2 Chronicles 7. 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. 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14. 1. Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. 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