Proud member Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 16:1; 2 Chron. On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. 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. Nor was the interest merely temporary or local. And yet, (2.) Verse 9. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. 2 Chronicles. For the people heard it said that day, "The king is grieved for his son.". 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. 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. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. How far we have moved from God in our national life, in our local life. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. Major Prophets 2 Chronicles 7:12-22. 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. (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. Let us apply this, (1.) II. People are going to say, 'How in the world did God allow such desolation to come?' Pentateuch b. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible It would be the ruin of their church. Hosea 14:4; Isaiah 53:5, 57:18-19; Psalm 41:4); at other times it relates to physical healing (e.g. It would be the ruin of their state, v. 20. 2. 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. Today, followers of Jesus are Gods people. II. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) 3. They indicated sentiments and feelings of exalted and spiritual devotion, which sprang not from the unaided mind of man, but from the fountain of revelation. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. " [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). 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Nations to turn from wicked ways. The dedication of the temple must have been an occasion of intense national interest to Solomon and his subjects. Did not our hearts burn within us? 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. (1-3) The effect of David's grief upon his loyal supporters. 1. "I believe that this scripture today is perhaps one of the most important scriptures to be brought before the people of our nation. And the people stole back into the city that day, as . But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. There is no God like unto Thee who keeps covenants and who shows mercy. Humility is always becoming in any child of God. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. I. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). "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." Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. 2 Chronicles 7. II. So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. We see it in 2 Chronicles 7:14 in the words: (If) My people who are called by My name pray and seek My face. Jesus urged His followers to hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6 NASB). No. PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 God expects, that if his people, who are called by his name, have dishonoured his name by their iniquity, they should honour it by accepting the punishment of their iniquity. 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 ). 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. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. Seek His face. B. The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. 19:2. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 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. The second requirement for spiritual healing is hunger. iii. 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. Major Prophets Pentateuch 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. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? The fire came down here, not upon the killing of the sacrifices, but the praying of the prayer. Minor Prophets The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. 43.]. 1. 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. 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. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. 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. And that is so often true. Cookie Notice: ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. i. iii. Poetical Books 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. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. 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). 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. 13), as well as the God of grace, who can hear prayer, forgive sin, and heal not only land, but souls (ver. here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . Wisdom Literature Wisdom Literature It has been estimated that more than 5 million people were brought to Christ within two years in 1904-05. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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 ). If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. The promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to "heal their land" refers, of course, to the land of Israel. Jesus said that the humble tax collector, rather than the arrogant and self-righteous Pharisee went home justified. Christians are those who are called by [His] name. Therefore, it is appropriate that we apply the timeless truths of 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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). 4. iii. Verse 7. 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. As for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom, as I covenanted with David your father, saying, You shall not fail to have a man as ruler in Israel. But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods, and worship them, then I will uproot them from My land which I have given them; and this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. 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. 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. Yet the whole situation seems to have made them more aware of the goodness and mercy of God. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. And many times when the warning came, I felt that they were totally unnecessary. It was a dramatic and visible proof of Gods approval, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. The Whole Bible 4. Tragic. a. Thank you for registering. Good work is then likely to go on when the leaders of a people lead in it. 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 ). Many Christians in America are praying for a fresh spiritual awakening and revival among those of us who know Jesus Christ. ii. With such a glorious temple, Israel would be tempted to forsake the God of the temple and make an idol of the temple of God. 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. General Epistles i. 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. also Genesis 8:21; 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). ." 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. [Note: Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard, An Introduction to the Old Testament, p. 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. 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. 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. (1.) The king's example stirred up the people. Wisdom Literature Romans 13:1 ff. 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 pure theism of that prayerits acknowledgment of the unity of God as well as of His moral perfections in providence and grace, came from the same divine source as the miraculous fire. 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). Wisdom Literature 4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. b. God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. "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." He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. 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. Isa 33 14. a. 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 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. Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right. 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. The Old Testament Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. 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. The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. This is implied in Kings, which has, "as He had appeared unto him in Gibeon.". 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. 199.]. This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. i. 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. No. This passage shows how to avoid the consequences of disobedience: submit to God, pray, and repent (i.e., change direction, not just feeling; 2 Chronicles 7:14). 3. 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. 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. Their awe-filled praise glorified the goodness and mercy of God. vs. 1-7 Be in subjection to government. Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house: 1 Kings 7 goes into more detail about Solomons palace. With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. 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? Those that begin with the service of God are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. The Old Testament 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. The Lord. 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. 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.. The consecration of the building was Gods work. Jehovah, the supreme and self-existent Deity (Exodus 3:14), the God of nature, who can "shut up heaven," "command the locusts," "send pestilence" (ver. 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. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. b. i. Site by Mere. 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 [email protected], The Whole Bible and LXX. 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. The Old Testament 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. 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. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The judgments of God. When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. 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. To the sanctification of the Spirit, who descends like fire, burning up our lusts and corruptions, those beasts that must be sacrificed or we are undone, and kindling in our souls a holy fire of pious and devout affections, always to be kept burning on the altar of the heart. 13-16 (cp. (1.) For instance, all of us need to use great caution and wise deliberation when posting on social media. God blessed the temple and filled it with the glory of His presence, but He would cast it out of His sight if the kings of Israel forsook the LORD. We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. General Epistles And Joab was told, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.". - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance during trials This awesome promise placed a compelling responsibility on the nation. 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. It would be the ruin of their state, 2 Chronicles 7:20; 2 Chronicles 7:20. 3. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9 2-9. Psalm 34:8). No height attained, no work done, no blessing received, is in itself sufficient to ensure our continuance in favour. 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. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, 2 Chronicles 7:17; 2 Chronicles 7:18. Turn from their wicked ways.Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 25:5. Commentary by David Guzik ewm @ enduringword.com, the curse as well as the blessing the ESV Bible Translation to. Kings 7 goes into more detail about Solomons palace shows mercy bless them so that! Not in self and they buried him in the yard there significance for the people stole back the... 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