Why did Solomon fail to keep the fast as the law commanded?
PROBLEM: Leviticus 16:30 commanded that a fast should be kept in
connection with the Day of Atonement. However, Solomon did not observe
a fast in connection with the Day of Atonement celebration that he
held here in 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 (cf... [ Continue Reading ]
FF— Does God dwell in a chosen temple?
PROBLEM: God told Solomon, “I have heard your prayer, and have
chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice” (v. 12), that
“My name may be there forever” (v. 16). Yet, even Solomon in his
dedicatory prayer acknowledged that God could not dwell in His t... [ Continue Reading ]