[Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. 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 and will heal their land. 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. 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'"Now many times when God warns us of something, possible danger, we say, "Oh, come, that's all right. It would be the ruin of their church. Thank you for registering. Did not our hearts burn within us? The apostle Peter, speaking to a group of first-century Christians, said this: For you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God (1 Peter 2:10 NASB). We observed several things amiss in Asa's treaty with . If you walk before Me as your father David walkedthen I will establish the throne of your kingdom: Gods answer to Solomons previous prayer had a great condition. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. 2 Chronicles 7:14 - Hawker's Poor man's commentary. 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. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 10:11-12 (NASB), Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 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. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14? 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. This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. 2. Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. 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. 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). The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. 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. No. Salem Media Group. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. 1. 2. When he manifests himself as a consuming fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their light. No. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. The king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD: As wonderful as the program and the praise were, they could not replace the sacrifices. 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). The king's example stirred up the people. 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. ii. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). a. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. I. All rights reserved. ", God responded to Solomons prayer with a special revelation. Minor Prophets When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. To the suffering of Christ. 3. We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1. Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . Romans 13:7 Render them their due, respect and honor, Romans 13:3 Support good, punish the evil, Romans 13:4 Execute justice upon the evil. Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices: This is one of the remarkable instances in the Old Testament of God sending fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice. Pauline Epistles On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. But if you turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and you shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; 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 I will make it to be a proverb and a byword among the nations. i. 4. i. Romans 13:1 ff. 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. Historical Books Just because 2 Chronicles 7:14 was not written to Americans does not mean that Christians in America cannot benefit from its admonitions by obeying its precepts. No height attained, no work done, no blessing received, is in itself sufficient to ensure our continuance in favour. He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. Prophets Johannine Writings 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. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. The words speak to us also. b. It has been estimated that more than 5 million people were brought to Christ within two years in 1904-05. Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab? Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. Let us apply this, (1.) Now my eyes will be open, my ears will be attentive unto the prayers that are made in this place. 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 they worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? 10 And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the Lord had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. 3. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. 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). And whoever beholds with true faith, the Saviour agonizing and . 1 & 2 Chronicles, NIV Application Commentary by Andrew Hill. In 2 Chronicles 3:14 we read of the veil and in 2 Chronicles 4:1 of the altar of brass whereas the author of 1 Kings does not mention either. The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. (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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point But how far we have moved from true Christianity. 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 ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. As Solomon foresaw the calamities that might befall the nation in their sinning against God, and if they turn and repent and pray, then hear Thou from Thy dwelling place in heaven. 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. The New Testament i. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. The Gospels 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 had plans to bless them from the very beginning, and he even had contingencies in place for their lapses in obedience. Genesis 20:17; Numbers 12:13; 2 Kings 20:5, 8). The king and all the people offered sacrifices in abundance, v. 4, 5. I. God graciously gave Solomon a fresh revelation of Himself before this dangerous period. 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. a. 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). After the whole celebration and the thing had died down, the Lord then appeared. 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. 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. General Epistles "This verse [ 2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chronicler's theology. 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. (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. Chapter 7. God is now answering the prayer of Solomon saying, "If these things come, and if my people who are called by my name will just humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). i. 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. And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple. In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. Major Prophets The LORD appeared to Solomon by night: This was actually the second great appearance of God to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-2). 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. 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. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. a. 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. 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. i. If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. of He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, v. 17, 18. 3. The Whole Bible Here is, I. Now the LORD appeared ( 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 ). "I believe that this scripture today is perhaps one of the most important scriptures to be brought before the people of our nation. 3. The gracious answer which God immediately made to Solomon's prayer: The fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, v. 1. 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. Your partnership makes all we do possible. The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. 1. 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. Pentateuch 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. 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. The Gospels 13-16 (cp. 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. And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. He makes a promise that when they do stray, if they will only repent in truth, God will always hear and forgive them. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. 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. Verse 1. 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. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. God will share His glory with no one because God alone can handle His glory. 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