[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). Pauline Epistles I. 2. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station . Poetical Books Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, This beautiful house that you've built is going to be ruined. Seeing all they could of Gods great works, they could not help having this strong emphasis on the goodness and mercy of God. 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. 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. Romans 13:1 ff. The surest evidence of God's acceptance of our prayers is the descent of the holy fire upon us. Absolutely. God promises something special to humble, praying people. Verse 7. Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 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. All rights reserved. (2 Chronicles 7:12-16) The assurance of answered prayer from the temple. 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. If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. 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. ii. And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. 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. His public answer by fire from heaven, which consumed the sacrifices (ver 1), with which the priests and people were much affected, ver 2, 3. 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. 16:1; 2 Chron. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. 1. Tragic. 2. And if I shut up heaven that there is no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 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 ( 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 ). This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. 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. 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. 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. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. 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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). e. And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. This passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name of the LORD. (Selman). 4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. 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). Glorious in himself; for our God is a consuming fire, terrible even in his holy places. a. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. Now God's warning to Solomon. 2 Chronicles 8. #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. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. I'll never be troubled there, Lord. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. He will bring forgiveness to His people and healing to their land. That would include 2 Chronicles 7:14, rightly interpreted. Johannine Writings 3 And when all the children of Israel saw how the He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. I said it's been considered as a Christian nation. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. 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. 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. 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. B. And Joab was told, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.". And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. 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). 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 first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. Of the very thing that later on happened. 3. This combination of the temples functions is striking, and is one of the several indications in 2 Chronicles 5-7 that prayer and sacrifice are to be understood as two sides of the same coin. (Selman), ii. 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14? 1. 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.) 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. The New Testament 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. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Then the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. Your partnership makes all we do possible. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, 2 Chronicles 7:17; 2 Chronicles 7:18. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. 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). John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible i. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. So all of the people in the kingdom dedicated the house ( 2 Chronicles 7:2-5 ). "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.". Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Turn from their wicked ways. Johannine Writings Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Christians are those who are called by [His] name. Therefore, it is appropriate that we apply the timeless truths of 2 Chronicles 7:14. His death was our life, and he was made sin and a curse that we might inherit righteousness and a blessing. II. In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. 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. 2 Chronicles 7:12-22. 1. 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. 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 The first requirement for such spiritual healing is humility. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. As a further evidence that God accepted Solomon's prayer, still the glory of the Lord filled the house. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Here is, I. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. 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. 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Similar to previous games, the player controls a main character out of a party of three. I. It was often fertility gods that were so enticing to the agrarian Israelites. Minor Prophets Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15; 2 Chronicles 7:13-15. Did not our hearts burn within us? 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On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. Let us apply this, (1.) And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. Lord, I could never forsake You. I didn't say it was a Christian nation. a. 1. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? And we see the plague that Solomon could foresee. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9 2-9. 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,Jeremiah 7:4. It would be the ruin of their church. (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. 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. Historical Books Pentateuch This was not out of reach for Solomon. 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. 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." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the Lords house. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. The reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. 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. 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. 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. Prophets The New Testament The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. 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. (12) By night. 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. Is God an American? 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). (1.) D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. "But what happened to Solomon? 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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. Now my eyes will be open, my ears will be attentive unto the prayers that are made in this place. If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. 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. 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. 13-16 (cp. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). 1. 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. 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. ], "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." For His mercy endures forever.. I am also praying that the Lord will graciously see fit to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and send His much-needed healing. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Johannine Writings Major Prophets 2 Chronicles 7:14 Nations to turn from wicked ways. "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.". And 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. ii. 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. Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. People are going to say, 'How in the world did God allow such desolation to come?' To be clear, these are Gods words spoken to Solomon, King of Israel. 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. 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. Site by Mere. Poetical Books Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Psalms 103:3; Matthew 9:2. Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . 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. 5. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance during trials This awesome promise placed a compelling responsibility on the nation. 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. No. 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. b. #4 and heal their land. 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