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. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? c. For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel: This account of the dedication of the temple ends where the story of the temple began with David, not Solomon. Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 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. It was a dramatic and visible proof of Gods approval, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. and 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, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Historical Books Judging by the style, the added section must have formed an integral part of the original text, from which both the editor of Kings and the chronicler drew their narratives. 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. Wisdom Literature 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.) i. 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.. 1. They had offered sacrifices before, but now they increased them. 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. It is, first of all, a promise. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy I thought, That's an area where I could never trip or be tripped up. 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 ). Here the LORD made them know that He could never bless this error. Many Christians in America are praying for a fresh spiritual awakening and revival among those of us who know Jesus Christ. But how far we have moved from true Christianity. So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. This fire intimated that God was, (1.) He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible 2 Chronicles. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. This answer seems to have come many years after the actual dedication of the temple. That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. 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. 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. Even though it may take multiple tries to change, with the help of the Holy Spirit and Christian community, the true believer has been given what he or she needs to turn and change. 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. As the people of God humble themselves, pray and seek the face of God, they must also turn from their wicked ways. 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. 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? III. Their unity is expressed in geographical terms as well as by a unity of spirit Lebo Hamath to the Wadi of Egypt indicates the widest possible extent of Israels occupation of the Promised Land. (Selman). He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, 2 Chronicles 7:17; 2 Chronicles 7:18. However, many Christians in the United States have taken this verse as a rallying cry for America. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped, thus expressing their awful dread of the divine majesty, their cheerful submission to the divine authority, and the sense they had of their unworthiness to come into God's presence and their inability to stand before the power of his wrath. To the sanctification of the Spirit, who descends like fire, burning up our lusts and corruptions, those beasts that must be sacrificed or we are undone, and kindling in our souls a holy fire of pious and devout affections, always to be kept burning on the altar of the heart. So all of the people in the kingdom dedicated the house ( 2 Chronicles 7:2-5 ). But a prayer may be accepted and yet not answered in the letter of it; and therefore God appeared to him in the night, as he did once before (2 Chronicles 1:7; 2 Chronicles 1:7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. The game employs an open world design, with a day-and-night time cycle that often affects in-game events, including quests, enemy strength, and item availability. (e) I will cause the pestilence to cease and destroy the beasts that hurt the fruit of the earth, and send rain in due season. Poetical Books 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. 3. 1. Christians are those who are called by [His] name. Therefore, it is appropriate that we apply the timeless truths of 2 Chronicles 7:14. 5. I. "Solomon, if you just walk in my ways, I'll keep the covenant of David and I'll prosper you on the throne. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? 2 Chron 7:14 is a word written to a specific people - ISRAEL - who were coming home form exile. I said it's been considered as a Christian nation. 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. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. Jesus said that the humble tax collector, rather than the arrogant and self-righteous Pharisee went home justified. And people will say, 'Because they forsook God. God loves to forgive the true-hearted penitent. c. Have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice: The building was Solomons work, done in the power and inspiration of the LORD. Is that an appropriate application of this text? Verse 3. Cookie Notice: Then Asa his son reigned in his place. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. EDITORS NOTE: Steve Gaines is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending 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. Upon repentance, God promised to heal the land and lift the famine and infertility of the soil. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? Thus, we need to take heed to every warning that God gives us. This is false, as an unwillingness to stop sinning is a probable sign of unbelief. And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. The Gospels 4. It's been called "the most extensive evangelical awakening of all time.". For instance, all of us need to use great caution and wise deliberation when posting on social media. 2. 2. He forsook the Lord and began to worship and serve other gods. The very thing that God warned him about was the very thing that he did. 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. When the Israelites sinned against the Lord, He would send the plagues mentioned in verse 13. 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. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. The promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to "heal their land" refers, of course, to the land of Israel. 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. He promised to perpetuate Solomon's kingdom, upon condition that he persevered in his duty, v. 17, 18. 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. Salem Media Group. Although Gods invitation is initially given to my people (2 Chronicles 7:14), 2 Chronicles 6:32-33 has made clear that anyone who acknowledges Gods name and authority may pray with the same confidence of a hearing. Absolutely. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. 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.) Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Psalm 34:8). 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. II. If Israel obeyed, He would bless them so much that others had to recognize the hand of God upon Israel. 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. Is America Israel? However, He has promised to bless generally those who do so (Psalms 1; Matthew 6:33; Galatians 6:7-8; et al.). By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. III. Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. It offered an opportunity to change the course of Israels history. (Selman). "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 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. 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. 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 ). Major Prophets Verse 5. 2. The Old Testament The glory of God filling the house, the cloud of God and all of this glorious experience and God is saying, "Now, Solomon, don't forsake Me." 3. #1 if my people, who are called by my name, The Jews were the offspring of Abraham, who was the first vicarious man since Adam. 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. And yet, (2.) Johannine Writings 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. Prophets 4. He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? 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 Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, [If] My people who are called by My name turn from their wicked ways. Holiness comes by means of repenting from sin. 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. For the people heard it said that day, "The king is grieved for his son.". iii. But if you forsake Me, Solomon, then I'm going to forsake you. 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 In this chapter we have God's answer to Solomon's prayer. "But what happened to Solomon? National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 7:14. Minor Prophets 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. David certainly did not walk perfectly before the LORD, and God told Solomon to walk before Me as your father David walked. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). I am also praying that the Lord will graciously see fit to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and send His much-needed healing. On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. Poetical Books One might think that consuming fire from heaven might make them more aware of the power and judgment of God. God loves a humble heart that says, God, have mercy on me, a sinner (Lk 18:13). This is implied in Kings, which has, "as He had appeared unto him in Gibeon.". From this point begins the chronicler's addition to the prayer as extant in the older text. Wisdom Literature 3. (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. (2.) General Epistles But a prayer may be accepted and yet not answered in the letter of it; and therefore God appeared to him in the night, as he did once before (ch. (12) By night. Repentance means to confess our sins and turn away from them. 2 Chronicles 6. 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. God expects that his people who are called by his name, if they have dishonoured his name by their iniquity, should honour it by accepting the punishment of their iniquity. 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. All rights reserved. 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. His death was our life, and he was made sin and a curse that we might inherit righteousness and a blessing. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point i. That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. So that should be the way people leave the fellowship. 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.". In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we note three precepts that are consistently called for by God throughout Scripture: humility, hunger and holiness. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. God did not demand perfect obedience from Solomon. The Old Testament [Note: Thompson, p. And so they just made a place out to do it in the yard there. The Old Testament 2 Chronicles 8. THE PARTIES. e. And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. Pray. They had worked long and hard to build a permanent and magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant. 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). Now the LORD appeared ( 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 ). 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. 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. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). Thank you for registering. Most of these things we had before, 1 Kings 8 and 9. a. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9 2-9. i. Prayer for revival = 2 Chr 7:13-14 "If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people, and 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, will forgive their sin, [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). Seek His face. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. God will forgive. c. And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight: Gods answer to Solomons prayer was not an unqualified promise to bless the temple in any circumstance. Verse 10 . The Old Testament "This verse [ 2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chronicler's theology. The writer remembers that it was Davids heart and vision that started the work of the temple. This was not out of reach for Solomon. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). While the verse does not say "If Israel" it is certainly implied in the context. 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