], "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." Historical Books When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). The Gospels God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. 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. And then the people for seven days offered sacrifices unto the LORD. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. It would be the ruin of their state, 2 Chronicles 7:20; 2 Chronicles 7:20. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house: 1 Kings 7 goes into more detail about Solomons palace. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. II. Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. 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. 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. 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. 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). But how far we have moved from true Christianity. " [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). conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy "But what happened to Solomon? 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. Major Prophets 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. Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. 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. 43.]. 4. Raymond Dillard argued that 2 Chronicles 7:14 was also a "charter" for the rest of Israels history. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. He forsook the Lord and began to worship and serve other gods. 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. With thankfulness to acknowledge the goodness of God; even when the fire of the Lord came down they praised him, saying, He is good, for his mercy endureth for ever. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. 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. The occasion was the dedication of the Temple that David had desired to build for God, but that Solomon was the one to build (1 Chron 28:3). Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. I am also praying that the Lord will graciously see fit to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and send His much-needed healing. 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). The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. 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. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. vs. 1-7 Be in subjection to government. God still had to be honored through blood sacrifice, both for atonement and as a demonstration of fellowship with God. Johannine Writings In this chapter we have God's answer to Solomon's prayer. God had plans to bless them from the very beginning, and he even had contingencies in place for their lapses in obedience. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 7:14. Prophets 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. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. 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. Absolutely. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance during trials This awesome promise placed a compelling responsibility on the nation. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. iii. II. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 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. Luke-Acts There is no God like unto Thee who keeps covenants and who shows mercy. ii. (1.) And God will heal the land. Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . (e) I will cause the pestilence to cease and destroy the beasts that hurt the fruit of the earth, and send rain in due season. Site by Mere. 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. 13-16 (cp. 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. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. #1 if my people, who are called by my name, The Jews were the offspring of Abraham, who was the first vicarious man since Adam. 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. Pentateuch He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. 3. here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . No height attained, no work done, no blessing received, is in itself sufficient to ensure our continuance in favour. 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 . 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. (2 Chronicles 7:17-22) Gods warning to Solomon. 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. Romans 13:1 ff. 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. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. (2.) e. And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. Here is, I. And I'm sure Solomon in his heart was saying, "Oh God, I could never forsake You. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. God responded to Solomon's prayer with a special revelation. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.. Verse 6. 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. I. i. Acts 4:19 More important to listen to God. 2. 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. 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). It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. EDITORS NOTE: Steve Gaines is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church. 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. The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. The king and all the people offered sacrifices in abundance, v. 4, 5. 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. The gracious answer which God immediately made to Solomon's prayer: The fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, v. 1. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple. Wisdom Literature 5. 1. It would be the ruin of their church. 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 ). Minor Prophets 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. Poetical Books 6 And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of music of 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 Israel stood. The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. 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). 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). 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. ii. 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. Glad and merry in heart for the goodness of God. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. It would be the ruin of their church. 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. The reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. Repentance means to confess our sins and turn away from them. This beautiful house that you've built is going to be ruined. 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. Chronicles 7:20 ; 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance what happened to.... 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