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. 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. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. While the verse does not say "If Israel" it is certainly implied in the context. Here the LORD made them know that He could never bless this error. He makes a promise that when they do stray, if they will only repent in truth, God will always hear and forgive them. 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 ). 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 fire came down here, not upon the killing of the sacrifices, but the praying of the prayer. How far we have moved from God in our national life, in our local life. 4. 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. And Joab was told, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.". i. Major Prophets 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. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. 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. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? 1. 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Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. Here is, I. All Christians in America and other nations would do well to increase our hunger for godliness. Verse 6. a. I. 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. 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. 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). 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. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. (1-3) The effect of David's grief upon his loyal supporters. 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. The dedication of the temple must have been an occasion of intense national interest to Solomon and his subjects. 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. 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God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. #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. 13), as well as the God of grace, who can hear prayer, forgive sin, and heal not only land, but souls (ver. For instance, all of us need to use great caution and wise deliberation when posting on social media. Did not our hearts burn within us? Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, v. 13-15. 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 on the eighth day they held a sacred assembly, for they observed the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. 2 Chronicles 14 - The Reign of Asa A. 4. [If] My people who are called by My name turn from their wicked ways. Holiness comes by means of repenting from sin. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. Wisdom Literature The judgments of God. It is to be a house of prayer and a (literal) house of sacrifice. 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? It would be the ruin of their state, 2 Chronicles 7:20; 2 Chronicles 7:20. 1. For the people heard it said that day, "The king is grieved for his son.". 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. Frankly, modern Christianity is marked by far too much arrogance and condescension. I. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point ." 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. 16:1; 2 Chron. b. 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). (Perhaps Christians in other countries have done so as well.) To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Hosea 14:4; Isaiah 53:5, 57:18-19; Psalm 41:4); at other times it relates to physical healing (e.g. Poetical Books But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. iii. Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom? 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). ii. 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. The four things that the people must do. 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. 1. 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? Seek His face. So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. 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. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. 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. Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right. 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. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. God promises something special to humble, praying people. 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. 5. (2 Chronicles 7:11) Conclusion: the work successfully accomplished. As a further evidence that God accepted Solomon's prayer, still the glory of the Lord filled the house. 2. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. Jehovah, the supreme and self-existent Deity (Exodus 3:14), the God of nature, who can "shut up heaven," "command the locusts," "send pestilence" (ver. 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 ). 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. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, while all Israel stood. On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. Let us apply this, (1.) 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. i. The priests did their part; they waited on their offices, and the singers and musicians on theirs (v. 6), with the instruments that David made, and the hymn that David had put into their hand, as some think it may be read (meaning that 1 Chron 16 7), or, as we read it, when David praised by their ministry. b. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Context. 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. God will forgive. As the people of God humble themselves, pray and seek the face of God, they must also turn from their wicked ways. The reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. Turn from their wicked ways.Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 25:5. This was not out of reach for Solomon. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. 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. [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of Immediate Retribution," Westminster Theological Journal 46 (1984):164-72. d. For He is good, for His mercy endures forever: This familiar refrain is connected with Psalms 136 and 118, and with 2 Chronicles 5:13. a. "Solomon, if you just walk in my ways, I'll keep the covenant of David and I'll prosper you on the throne. He knows our weaknesses, and while he calls us to perfection, he has sent his one and only Son, Jesus Christ to save us from our sins and bring us into peace with him. b. Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart: It was the end of a well-done job, a job that began with Solomons father David. 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. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. The Gospels Email / username or password was incorrect! iii. Site by Mere. Verse 4. 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. Help us purchase electrical generators for churches. 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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? 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. Luke-Acts The New Testament Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Verse 3. b. No. General Epistles David certainly did not walk perfectly before the LORD, and God told Solomon to walk before Me as your father David walked. i. This passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name of the LORD. (Selman). 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, Jer 7 4. 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. 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. When I think of it that way, I dont know of a verse in the Bible that serves as a better guide for praying for revival than 2 Chronicles 7:14. Minor Prophets 2. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. i. Johannine Writings There is something naturally humble in true prayer because it recognizes that the answers are not in self and they are in God. 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 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. 1. 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. 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. 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. They sacrificed twenty-two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. 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. 2 Chronicles 7. 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.) 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). God had plans to bless them from the very beginning, and he even had contingencies in place for their lapses in obedience. 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. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Each animal was ritually sacrificed and a portion was dedicated to the LORD, and a portion given to the priests and the people. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. #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. "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.". It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). i. i. I for one am praying for American Christians to embrace genuine humility, hunger and holiness. 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 priests could not enter the house of the LORD: This repeats the occasion first described in 2 Chronicles 5:14. c. They bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD: The people responded with a combination of reverence and worship. If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple. ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. 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.. When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians? In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. Absolutely. Minor Prophets (2 Chronicles 7:17-22) Gods warning to Solomon. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their Light. 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. 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. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . If Solomon walked before God in obedience and faithfulness, he could expect blessing on his reign and the reign of his descendants, and the dynasty of David would endure forever. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). Genesis 20:17; Numbers 12:13; 2 Kings 20:5, 8). He is better access to God than even the temple was. That leads to true holiness. 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. Isa 33 14. 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. 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, 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.". He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, v. 17, 18. 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 ). All rights reserved. That's a situation I would never forsake You, Lord." 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. Here am I, let these go their way. 14); the God of providence, who can pluck up nations by the roots, and scatter them abroad upon the face of . (2.) From this point begins the chronicler's addition to the prayer as extant in the older text. 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). If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. 43.]. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible God promised something special to Israel when they did humble themselves and did pray and seek Gods face. Now God's warning to Solomon. 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. [Note: Thompson, p. 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. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. 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. 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. God loves a humble heart that says, God, have mercy on me, a sinner (Lk 18:13). III. If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. 2. 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. 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. Those that begin with the service of God are likely to go on successfully in their own affairs. of Scripture. 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.) Back to himself the seer 2 chronicles 7:14 explained the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read 1. 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