Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Psalms 103:3; Matthew 9:2. The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. 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. 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. All Christians in America and other nations would do well to increase our hunger for godliness. Verse 9. 4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. 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He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, v. 17, 18. The Old Testament 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.) Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. 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. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. Tragic. Johannine Writings Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 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. 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.". Cookie Notice: If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. 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. 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. The fire came down here, not upon the killing of the sacrifices, but the praying of the prayer. On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. (2.) 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. ", God responded to Solomons prayer with a special revelation. The New Testament MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) As we approach July 4th, many pastors preach about Christians in America repenting of sin and turning back to the Lord so that He will bless His churches. b. The Gospels They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. 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. 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). When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians? Thank you for registering. 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. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14? As a further evidence that God accepted Solomon's prayer, still the glory of the Lord filled the house. God would establish Solomons kingdom if he fully obeyed Gods Word (2 Chronicles 7:17-18). "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." 2 Chronicles 7:14. a. All rights reserved. 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. 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Historical Books Humble themselves.Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context. . Johannine Writings Pentateuch Luke-Acts I. II. However it be, yet God is good. b. He promised to own this house for a house of sacrifice to Israel and a house of prayer for all people (Isa 56 7): My name shall be there for ever (v. 12, 16), that is, "There will I make myself known, and there will I be called upon.". This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. The king's example stirred up the people. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. 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. King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep: This is a staggering almost grotesque amount of sacrifice. Prophets Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 12 God appeared to Solomon that very night and said, "I accept your prayer; yes, I have chosen this place as a temple for sacrifice, a house of worship. There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. 3. (2.) Psalm 34:8). 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. However, many Christians in the United States have taken this verse as a rallying cry for America. i. One might think that consuming fire from heaven might make them more aware of the power and judgment of God. 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. 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. The promise that God would "heal their land" ties in with His earlier promise to bless the Israelites land with rain and fertility if they obeyed His commandments in the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 28:11-12). The New Testament The people who have been called by His name. 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. Historical Books It seems that his palace was even more spectacular than the temple, based on the number of years it took him to build it. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. This is implied in Kings, which has, "as He had appeared unto him in Gibeon.". Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house: 1 Kings 7 goes into more detail about Solomons palace. 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. (2.) 2 Chronicles 7:14, 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. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. 2 Chronicles 7:14 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary Bible Our Library Bible Commentaries John Gill's Exposition of the Bible 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 7 2 Chronicles 7:14 2 Chronicles 7:14 PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 2 Chronicles 7:14 ( See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12 ). 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 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. 19:2. Luke-Acts 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. In case of necessity the pavement might be an altar. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Here the LORD made them know that He could never bless this error. 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. of Scripture. They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. D. God's Blessings and Curses 7:11-22. It would be the ruin of their church. United States has been considered as a Christian nation. Gracious to Israel; for this fire, which might justly have consumed them, fastened upon the sacrifice which was offered in their stead, and consumed that, by which God signified to them that he accepted their offerings and that his anger was turned away from them. And whoever beholds with true faith, the Saviour agonizing and . 2 Chronicles 6. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. 1. 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. When God said "If my people who are called by my name," He was pointing the Israelites back to the covenant He made with Abraham. I am also praying that the Lord will graciously see fit to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and send His much-needed healing. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. 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. 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. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Did not our hearts burn within us? Here am I, let these go their way. Humble themselves. 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.. ." 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. 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. 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. C. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! And we see the plague that Solomon could foresee. God did not demand perfect obedience from Solomon. 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. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . 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. "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.". B. iii. Major Prophets John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. General Epistles Major Prophets It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. 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 ii. (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. 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. 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. Verse 2. here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . 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. The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. ii. 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. Solomon prayed to God for blessing and favor on his people and on this holy dwelling place. The reality of the divine presence was attested by the miracle, and that miracle stamped the seal of truth upon the theology of the temple-worship. II. 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. 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. The Bible says, Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29 NASB). Poetical Books This was not out of reach for Solomon. And here is Solomon now still fresh with this glorious experience of the power of God demonstrated. The Old Testament Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 7:14. 4. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. 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. The New Testament ii. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. #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. 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. General Epistles Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom? The Old Testament 2. 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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. #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. Your partnership makes all we do possible. This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. Here is, I. 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 brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meal offerings, and the fat ( 2 Chronicles 7:6-7 ). Seek His face. II. 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 ( 2 Chronicles 7:15-22 ). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The four things that the people must do. I'll never be troubled there, Lord. Those that begin with the service of God are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. The first requirement for such spiritual healing is humility. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9 2-9. The grateful return made to God for this gracious token of his favour. God responded to Solomon's prayer with a special revelation. 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. Absolutely. He is better access to God than even the temple was. 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. I have heard thy prayer. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Luke-Acts When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their Light. 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . 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 ). The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Each animal was ritually sacrificed and a portion was dedicated to the LORD, and a portion given to the priests and the people. 2 Chronicles 7:14. Likewise, when the apostle Paul cited Old Testament examples of rebellion in Israels history that prompted Gods punishment, he noted that they also served as warnings for Christians living under the new covenant. Romans 13:1 ff. Wisdom Literature 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. Verse 8. Frankly, modern Christianity is marked by far too much arrogance and condescension. All rights reserved. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. 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 ). And on the twenty-third 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 ( 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 ). Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. 1. To be clear, these are Gods words spoken to Solomon, King of Israel. 4. If my people shall humble themselves, and pray, &c. Thus national repentance and reformation are required. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. The Gospels (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. 2. (1.) EDITORS NOTE: Steve Gaines is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church. Acts 4:19 More important to listen to God. 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. But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. 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. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) This answer seems to have come many years after the actual dedication of the temple. 16:1; 2 Chron. Is that an appropriate application of this text? 1. And many times when the warning came, I felt that they were totally unnecessary. 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. 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