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. (2 Chronicles 7:6-10) The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple. 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. 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. Good work is then likely to go on when the leaders of a people lead in it. 1. 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"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.". His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. 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. Unlike the two previous titles which consisted . This remedy is as applicable today as it was in postexilic Israel and in the days of Israels monarchy. Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. The reprover was Hanani the seer, the father of Jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 Kgs. Solomon could build a building, but only God could hallow it with His presence. At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him: From the time of year and the length of this feast, we understand that this was the Feast of Tabernacles, extended beyond its normal seven days on this special occasion. (2.) He forsook the Lord and began to worship and serve other gods. At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly from the entrance of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. 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. And Joab was told, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.". 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. David certainly did not walk perfectly before the LORD, and God told Solomon to walk before Me as your father David walked. All rights reserved. 2 Chronicles 8. 2 Chronicles 7. b. 3. Read full chapter 2 Chronicles 7:14 in all English translations 2 Chronicles 6 2 Chronicles 8 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. (2.) Proud member 2. God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. Luke-Acts Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. Historical Books Major Prophets You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. Verse 9. 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. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. And whoever beholds with true faith, the Saviour agonizing and . People are going to say, 'How in the world did God allow such desolation to come?' 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. 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. Here am I, let these go their way. The people who have been called by His name. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. 2. 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. And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the Lords house. God would establish Solomons kingdom if he fully obeyed Gods Word (2 Chronicles 7:17-18). 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. 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. Turn from their wicked ways.Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 25:5. 12. the Lord appeared to Solomon by night(See on [424]1Ki 9:1-9). Verse 5. The Old Testament 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. The whole congregation expressed the greatest joy and satisfaction imaginable. 3. General Epistles Wisdom Literature Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 4. Glad and merry in heart for the goodness of God. This fire, breaking forth (as it is probable) out of the thick darkness, made it the more terrible, as on Mount Sinai, Exod 24 16, 17. The true measure of our prayer is if God in heaven answers the prayer. 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. That would include 2 Chronicles 7:14, rightly interpreted. When he manifests himself as a consuming fire to sinners, his people can rejoice in him as their light. Pauline Epistles That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. 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. 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. 2. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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. Site by Mere. And yet, (2.) This passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name of the LORD. (Selman). Now the LORD appeared ( 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 ). 1. 2. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 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. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 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. [If] My people who are called by My name turn from their wicked ways. Holiness comes by means of repenting from sin. The first requirement for such spiritual healing is humility. Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom? b. of Scripture. And many times when the warning came, I felt that they were totally unnecessary. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Christians are those who are called by [His] name. Therefore, it is appropriate that we apply the timeless truths of 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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