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. It seems that his palace was even more spectacular than the temple, based on the number of years it took him to build it. 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 . 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. Poetical Books In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. 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. (2 Chronicles 7:11) Conclusion: the work successfully accomplished. vs. 1-7 Be in subjection to government. Every redeemed human being should give all glory to Jesus for salvation and every benefit it brings. i. also Genesis 8:21; 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. "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.". The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Is God an American? Thank you for registering. That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. I for one am praying for American Christians to embrace genuine humility, hunger and holiness. 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 the altar and consumed the sacrifices. Now the LORD appeared ( 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 ). Pentateuch In this chapter we have God's answer to Solomon's prayer. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). Here the LORD made them know that He could never bless this error. The Gospels God promised something special to Israel when they did humble themselves and did pray and seek Gods face. The consecration of the building was Gods work. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). However, many Christians in the United States have taken this verse as a rallying cry for America. Verse 4. It would be the ruin of their state, 2 Chronicles 7:20; 2 Chronicles 7:20. If Solomon walked before God in obedience and faithfulness, he could expect blessing on his reign and the reign of his descendants, and the dynasty of David would endure forever. 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. 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. 13-16 (cp. 2. here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . 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. Frankly, modern Christianity is marked by far too much arrogance and condescension. c. For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel: This account of the dedication of the temple ends where the story of the temple began with David, not Solomon. 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. 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. i. Pauline Epistles Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Verse 6. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? i. 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). 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. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. ii. 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. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . i. 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. All rights reserved. Now my eyes will be open, my ears will be attentive unto the prayers that are made in this place. Choose a verse from '2 Chronicles 7' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org . The test to see if we belong to God or not is whether we will humbly acknowledge this when weve sinned, or will arrogantly go on as if God doesnt see. 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. 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." Explanation and Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:14 This beautiful house that you've built is going to be ruined. God will forgive. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary 2 Chronicles 7. When he manifests himself as a consuming fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their light. b. I have heard your prayer: The great prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8 meant nothing unless God heard the prayer. But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. 1. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 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. In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. Salem Media Group. II. 3. 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. Minor Prophets Regarding 2 Chronicles 7:14, it is very appropriate for any Christian to obey the spirit of this text by endeavoring to humble himself or herself, pray, seek Gods face and turn from wicked ways, trusting that God will hear, forgive and heal. 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. a. 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. 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. iii. Chapter 7. 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. It would be the ruin of their state, v. 20. 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). 1. (2.) He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point b. . Humble themselves. The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. (1-3) The effect of David's grief upon his loyal supporters. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. If Israel disobeyed, He would chastise them so severely that the nations would be astonished at the judgment of God among His disobedient people, and they would know that the LORD has brought all this calamity on them. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. 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. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. (2 Chronicles 7:12-16) The assurance of answered prayer from the temple. Verse 1. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. 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. II. 2. of Scripture. And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. 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. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. 5. 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). Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.. Lord, I could never forsake You. However it be, yet God is good. If my people shall humble themselves, and pray, &c. Thus national repentance and reformation are required. "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." Here is, I. Verse 3. He will always forgive one who is truly sorry and sincere in their repentance. God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. The four things that the people must do. The Lord. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. Luke-Acts (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). 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. iii. This is implied in Kings, which has, "as He had appeared unto him in Gibeon.". 1. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) "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). 4. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. 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. Here am I, let these go their way. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. The game employs an open world design, with a day-and-night time cycle that often affects in-game events, including quests, enemy strength, and item availability. 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. 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. i. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. 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. Wisdom Literature 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). 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.. 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. Verses 1-22. The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. This is false, as an unwillingness to stop sinning is a probable sign of unbelief. How far we have moved from God in our national life, in our local life. 1. 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. 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. 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. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. 2 Chronicles 7:14, 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. Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 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.) 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 Old Testament 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. 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. 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. 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. The New Testament Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an action role-playing game, the third title in the Xenoblade series. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? 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.) (2.) I. It would be the ruin of their church. #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. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? (Perhaps Christians in other countries have done so as well.) Major Prophets PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 Verse 2. Psalm 34:8). 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. 12 God appeared to Solomon that very night and said, "I accept your prayer; yes, I have chosen this place as a temple for sacrifice, a house of worship. 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 . And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and shall observe my statutes and my judgments; 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. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. 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. 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. The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. Pentateuch 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. Prophets 16:1; 2 Chron. It was enough to feed a vast multitude for two weeks. Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house: 1 Kings 7 goes into more detail about Solomons palace. a. Glorious in himself; for our God is a consuming fire, terrible even in his holy places. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. For His mercy endures forever.. 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. The Gospels (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. II. b. They must be 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. The Old Testament God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. 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. 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. i. Historical Books 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. Yet the whole situation seems to have made them more aware of the goodness and mercy of God. 2 Chronicles 8. Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom? The LORD appeared to Solomon by night: This was actually the second great appearance of God to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-2). 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. 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). Hosea 14:4; Isaiah 53:5, 57:18-19; Psalm 41:4); at other times it relates to physical healing (e.g. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). 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, 2 Chronicles 7:19; 2 Chronicles 7:19. III. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. Prophets Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. General Epistles When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians? The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. That leads to true holiness. Today, followers of Jesus are Gods people. [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). 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 ). However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). 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. So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. While the verse does not say "If Israel" it is certainly implied in the context. 2. This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1. The very thing that God warned him about was the very thing that he did. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. And whoever beholds with true faith, the Saviour agonizing and . 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The Old Testament The Old Testament 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. Is it ever appropriate to take a single verse of Scripture out of its context? God graciously gave Solomon a fresh revelation of Himself before this dangerous period. Pentateuch 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Minor Prophets Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Nations to turn from wicked ways. b. Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart: It was the end of a well-done job, a job that began with Solomons father David. Pauline Epistles Sometimes healing is specifically equated with forgiveness (e.g. 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). ." 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. 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. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 1. Absolutely. 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