The peoples conduct directly influences what happens in the land, since hashem responds to them with reward or punishment as appropriate. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night 2 chronicles 7. In floats by sea to joppa see the note on 1 kings 5. In ii chronicles 6, solomon is praying to god during the dedication of the temple. Thus national repentance and reformation are required. David guzik commentary on 2 chronicles 7, where the temple is dedicated by god. Teach what people must do to get gods favorable attention. Book of 2 chronicles matthew henrys bible commentary. Ill close by sharing the verse that i misused at the end of one of my books. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for 2 chronicles 7.
This repeats the occasion first described in 2 chronicles 5. Starting in verse 24 and going through verse 40 solomon prays about some situations that would bring gods wrath on the people. In this way god testified his acceptance of moses leviticus 9. 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. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways. This is optima et aptissima poenitentia, saith luther, the best repentance. The gracious answer which god immediately made to solomons prayer. Read 2 chronicles commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The preternatural stream of fire kindled the mass of flesh, and was a token of the divine acceptance of solomons prayer 1 kings 18. In this chapter is an account of the lords acceptance of the sacrifices offered at the dedication of the temple by fire, to the great surprise and encouragement of the people, 2 chronicles 7.
Read 2 chronicles commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The record of it is read and thought of with an interest that is undiminished by the lapse of time. The mercies of god to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive. This passage is therefore consistent with others where the invitation is explicitly extended to all who call upon the name. Read 2 chronicles 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. New king james version nkjv 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 will forgive their sin and heal their land. Tow explores the possibilities for revival and the responses that will move us in that direction. Barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry peoples commentary nt robertsons word pictures nt scofield. By that token of gods acceptance they were encouraged to continue the solemnities of the feast for fourteen days, and solomon was encouraged to pursue all his designs for the honour of god 2 chronicles 7. Asa could know that gods power was not limited because the army of judah was smaller by what god did for judah under the reign of abijah, his father 2 chronicles. It is fit that he who is the first should be servedfirst a temple and then a palace, a house not so much for himself, or his own convenience and magnitude, as for the kingdom, for the honour of it among its neighbours and for the decent reception of.
The three days and the three nights study resources. 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. If nothing else, the question must be asked of this kind of sermon. The key to understanding any verse of scripture is context. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. 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 2 chronicles 7. The fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, 2 chronicles 7. In 2 chronicles, at least ten judean kings on fourteen different occasions applied and experienced gods ifthen offer of 2 chronicles 7. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 7. Even though the army of judah had an army of 580,000 men 2 chronicles 14. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise 2 chronicles 6 2 chronicles 7 2 chronicles 8 read all of 2 chronicles 7 complete concise. His public answer by fire from heaven, which consumed the sacrifices v.
Although gods invitation is initially given to my people 2 chronicles 7. In this chapter we have gods answer to solomons prayer. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 chronicles and more. His resolution within himself concerning his business v. One week before the session, students will take the following assignments. He determined to build, in the first place, a house for the name of the lord. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. Second chronicles 2 commentary old testament matthew. We see this blessing and cursing under the law play out in the book of judges. 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. Other forerunner commentary entries containing 2 chronicles 7.
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