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.. 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. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. 2 Chronicles. When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their Light. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. Pentateuch 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . ii. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9:2-9. And that is so often true. Johannine Writings I have heard thy prayer. 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. 2. Prayer for revival = 2 Chr 7:13-14 "If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people, 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, All rights reserved. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! 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. Chapter 7. b. I have heard your prayer: The great prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8 meant nothing unless God heard the prayer. 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, Major Prophets With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. 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. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? 1. From this point begins the chronicler's addition to the prayer as extant in the older text. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Romans 14:5 We are to be in subjection for two reasons. 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The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. Poetical Books The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? 1. ], "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." PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 a. This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. Prophets The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. This was not out of reach for Solomon. Verses 1-22. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. That's a situation I would never forsake You, Lord." And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. 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? #3 and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin Repentance that is true will come paired with turning from sin and wicked ways. Some have been taught that they can sin all they want so long as they repent every time. 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. Frankly, modern Christianity is marked by far too much arrogance and condescension. 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. To be clear, these are Gods words spoken to Solomon, King of Israel. When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. 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. 2 Chronicles 7. 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. General Epistles King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. 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. #4 and heal their land. Especially in the days of David and Solomon, and the kings after them, one of the consequences of turning from God to worship idols was that the land would begin to suffer from famine, as promised by God for disobedience as a way to bring them to repentance. 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). 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. "This verse [ 2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chronicler's theology. Here is, I. 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. And the priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD, which King David had made to praise the LORD, saying, For His mercy endures forever, whenever David offered praise by their ministry. a. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1. Isa 33 14. He is better access to God than even the temple was. 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. 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 Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. Thank you for registering. I thought, That's an area where I could never trip or be tripped up. One text they often use is 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NASB): [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, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.. 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.) However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). The surest evidence of God's acceptance of our prayers is the descent of the holy fire upon us. 3. The New Testament Every redeemed human being should give all glory to Jesus for salvation and every benefit it brings. THE PARTIES. All rights reserved. And then the people for seven days offered sacrifices unto the LORD. 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. (2.) The people worshipped and praised God,2 Chronicles 7:3; 2 Chronicles 7:3. Now my eyes will be open, my ears will be attentive unto the prayers that are made in this place. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. It was a dramatic and visible proof of Gods approval, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. 13-16 (cp. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. He makes a promise that when they do stray, if they will only repent in truth, God will always hear and forgive them. 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. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. 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. 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. 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. Pauline Epistles Poetical Books 2. Of the very thing that later on happened. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. i. 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. 4. Verse 1. 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. National judgments are here supposed (2 Chronicles 7:13; 2 Chronicles 7:13), famine, and pestilence, and perhaps war, for by the locusts devouring the land meant enemies as greedy as locusts, and laying all waste. 21 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? 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. 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 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. God said, " If My people which are called by My name . 2. Minor Prophets He forsook the Lord and began to worship and serve other gods. 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. 7 Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat. 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. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. ii. A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. Verse 3. 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 ). Verse 10 . 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. Each animal was ritually sacrificed and a portion was dedicated to the LORD, and a portion given to the priests and the people. How far we have moved from God in our national life, in our local life. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point (Perhaps Christians in other countries have done so as well.) They kept the feast of the dedication of the altar seven days, from the second to the ninth; the tenth day was the day of atonement, when they were to afflict their souls for sin, and that was not unseasonable in the midst of their rejoicings; on the fifteenth day began the feast of tabernacles, which continued to the twenty-second, and they did not separate till the twenty-third. Now the Lord is warning Solomon about forsaking Him.I have learned to heed every warning God gives, because I have found that I have never fallen but what I wasn't warned of God beforehand. "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 (Lam 1 9), to the amazement of all the neighbours.". God will forgive. As a further evidence that God accepted Solomon's prayer, still the glory of the Lord filled the house. And the people stole back into the city that day, as . Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) Is God an American? 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 ). God graciously gave Solomon a fresh revelation of Himself before this dangerous period. Wisdom Literature It has been estimated that more than 5 million people were brought to Christ within two years in 1904-05. 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. 3. Johannine Writings 1. Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. a. As the people of God humble themselves, pray and seek the face of God, they must also turn from their wicked ways. (12) By night. The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. i. Poetical Books #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. D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. 199.]. 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. Johannine Writings 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). Now God's warning to Solomon. Here the LORD made them know that He could never bless this error. ii. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. The Old Testament Here is, I. It would be the ruin of their state, v. 20. a. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. Did not our hearts burn within us? When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, 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. 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. 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). Luke-Acts 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. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. 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