i. Raymond Dillard argued that 2 Chronicles 7:14 was also a "charter" for the rest of Israels history. 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. of Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. 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. 5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. II. 4. a. General Epistles The Gospels The Old Testament 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. Chapter 7. On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 2 Chronicles 7:14 - Hawker's Poor man's commentary. Jesus said that the humble tax collector, rather than the arrogant and self-righteous Pharisee went home justified. 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. 1. D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. The fire of God kindling the altar and the sacrifice. Here God was providing for their eventual return, assuming that the human heart is prone to wander and cannot help but stray. Romans 14:5 We are to be in subjection for two reasons. 19:2. Prophets So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. 3. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? He will always forgive one who is truly sorry and sincere in their repentance. Prophets i. (2.) 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.) Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him: From the time of year and the length of this feast, we understand that this was the Feast of Tabernacles, extended beyond its normal seven days on this special occasion. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped, thus expressing their awful dread of the divine majesty, their cheerful submission to the divine authority, and the sense they had of their unworthiness to come into God's presence and their inability to stand before the power of his wrath. God will share His glory with no one because God alone can handle His glory. And yet, (2.) The Whole Bible It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). iii. 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. Minor Prophets God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . Prophets Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The Old Testament The Old Testament I. Email / username or password was incorrect! Seek His face. 3. "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." 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. Is it ever appropriate to take a single verse of Scripture out of its context? 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. 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. 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. Yet the whole situation seems to have made them more aware of the goodness and mercy of God. 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. 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. " [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). The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. The judgments of God. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Absolutely. The second requirement for spiritual healing is hunger. These three emphases from 2 Chronicles 7:14 humility, hunger and holiness are much needed among Christians today, whether we live in America or not. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. 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. No. When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians? 3. The characteristics of the reign of 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. Those that begin with the service of God are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. 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. And God will heal the land. 4. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. "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). From this point begins the chronicler's addition to the prayer as extant in the older text. And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. Each of these is taken up at appropriate places in the later narrative of Chronicles, often in connection with one of the remarkable interventions of 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). 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. 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. (2 Chronicles 7:11) Conclusion: the work successfully accomplished. His death was our life, and he was made sin and a curse that we might inherit righteousness and a blessing. b. 1 & 2 Chronicles, NIV Application Commentary by Andrew Hill. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. 2. 3 And when all the children of Israel saw how the United States has been considered as a Christian nation. 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. (2 Chronicles 7:17-22) Gods warning to Solomon. 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. 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). Now the LORD appeared ( 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 ). Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab? 1. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. Did not our hearts burn within us? 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. The New Testament You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. I said it's been considered as a Christian nation. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Psalms 103:3; Matthew 9:2. 13-16 (cp. ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. They had offered sacrifices before, but now they increased them. "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.". God had plans to bless them from the very beginning, and he even had contingencies in place for their lapses in obedience. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. 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 reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. 3. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 7:14. Your partnership makes all we do possible. But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. 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. 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 Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 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, To the suffering of Christ. "I believe that this scripture today is perhaps one of the most important scriptures to be brought before the people of our nation. 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. Cookie Notice: 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 ). Glad and merry in heart for the goodness of God. Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. 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. 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. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 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. The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. I. Historical Books There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. However it be, yet God is good. 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. Johannine Writings I. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a This beautiful house that you've built is going to be ruined. Major Prophets A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. The first requirement for such spiritual healing is humility. 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. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. 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. God will forgive. 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. (2.) 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 a house of sacrifice. 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