. Site by Mere. 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. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. iii. 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.. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. However, if Solomon proved unfaithful, the nation might go into exile, and Israels enemies might destroy the temple (2 Chronicles 7:19-22). God loves a humble heart that says, God, have mercy on me, a sinner (Lk 18:13). It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). Verse 7. D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. Minor Prophets Here is, I. With these they feasted this holy fire, and bade it welcome to the altar. 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. Pentateuch 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. 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. 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. The dedication of the temple must have been an occasion of intense national interest to Solomon and his subjects. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.. 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). Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. And then the people for seven days offered sacrifices unto the LORD. Minor Prophets Solomon went on in his work, and prosperously effected all he designed for the adorning both of God's house and his own, v. 11. 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. 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.. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! Prophets Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. 5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. 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). It would be the ruin of their state, v. 20. Humility is always becoming in any child of God. Raymond Dillard argued that 2 Chronicles 7:14 was also a "charter" for the rest of Israels history. It is, first of all, a promise. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Psalm 34:8). God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. 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. He promised to own this house for a house of sacrifice to Israel and a house of prayer for all people (Isaiah 56:7): My name shall be there for ever (2 Chronicles 7:12; 2 Chronicles 7:16), that is, "There will I make myself known, and there will I be called upon.". The consecration of the building was Gods work. God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. Verse 2. 3 And when all the children of Israel saw how the No. [If] My people who are called by My name turn from their wicked ways. Holiness comes by means of repenting from sin. 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. 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. III. I'll never be troubled there, Lord. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. iii. 2 Chron 7:14 is a word written to a specific people - ISRAEL - who were coming home form exile. He makes a promise that when they do stray, if they will only repent in truth, God will always hear and forgive them. [Note: Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard, An Introduction to the Old Testament, p. Romans 13:1 ff. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). 2CH 7:14 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. 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 ). 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. Johannine Writings After the whole celebration and the thing had died down, the Lord then appeared. This means that Abraham represented a nation that represented all nations. God had chosen a people to be the object of his love and blessing, but it was for the sake of the blessing of the whole world. (1-3) The effect of David's grief upon his loyal supporters. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, 2 Chronicles 7:17; 2 Chronicles 7:18. Lord, I could never forsake You. They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. 2 Chronicles 7:14. #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. 1. (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. Help us purchase electrical generators for churches. They had offered sacrifices before, but now they increased them. II. The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. Luke-Acts B. 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. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. 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 ). 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 GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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. God graciously gave Solomon a fresh revelation of Himself before this dangerous period. 2. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. To be clear, these are Gods words spoken to Solomon, King of Israel. And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. 1. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. ", God responded to Solomons prayer with a special revelation. 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. I for one am praying for American Christians to embrace genuine humility, hunger and holiness. #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. So that should be the way people leave the fellowship. Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple, The priests could not enter the house of the LORD, They bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever, The king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD, King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep, The priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD, the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel, Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house, Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart, Have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice, If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, Then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land, Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place, My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually, If you walk before Me as your father David walkedthen I will establish the throne of your kingdom, walk before Me as your father David walked, But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them, And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, Will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. everyone who passes by it will be astonished, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Mateo 4 La Tentacin de Jess y Su Primer Ministerio en Galilea, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 12 La Mujer, el Nio, y el Dragn, David Guzik :: 2 Timoteo 3 Los Tiempos Peligrosos y la Preciosa Verdad, David Guzik :: 1 Samuel 28 Sal y la Adivina de Endor, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 7-9 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 2-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 71-80 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 2 (Joshua-Esther) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827), Morgan, G. Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Selman, Martin J. Poetical Books ], "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." By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. The New Testament 2. "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." And we see the plague that Solomon could foresee. And many times when the warning came, I felt that they were totally unnecessary. 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. This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. 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. 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. 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. 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