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Verse 2 Chronicles 7:13. _OR IF I SEND PESTILENCE_] "The angel of
death." - _Targum_....
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4. THE SECOND VISION
CHAPTER 7:11-22
_ 1. All finished by Solomon (2 Chronicles 7:11)_
2. The divine answer and the warning (2 Chronicles 7:12)
A second time the Lord appeared unto Solomon. At this...
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A SECOND DIVINE APPEARANCE TO SOLOMON (see notes on 1 Kings 9:1). With
the exception of 2 Chronicles 7:13 this section is substantially
identical with the corresponding passage in 1 K.; there are some...
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These vv. have no parallel in 1 Kings....
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_to devour the land_ LXX. _to devour the trees_; cp. Exodus 10:15;
Joel 1:6-7....
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4. DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE (2 Chronicles 5:2 to 2 Chronicles 7:22)
TEXT
2 Chronicles 5:2. Thus all the work that Solomon wrought for the house
of Jehovah was finished. And Solomon brought in the thi
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SOLOMON'S SACRIFICES, AND THE LORD'S PROMISES
This chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62;
and 1 Kings 9:1; 1 Kings 9:9....
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2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE
SOLOMON RULES *ISRAEL
2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 1 TO 9
_IAN MACKERVOY_
CHAPTER 7
FIRE COMES DOWN FROM HEAVEN – 2 CHRONICLES 7:1-3
V1 When Solomo
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IF I SHUT UP HEAVEN THAT THERE BE NO RAIN. — Deuteronomy 11:17; 2
Chronicles 6:26.
IF. — _Hçn,_ as in Jeremiah 3:1;...
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הֵ֣ן אֶֽעֱצֹ֤ר הַ שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙ וְ לֹֽא
־יִהְיֶ
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As the ceremonies had begun with sacrifice and song, so they closed,
and it is quite easy to realize how "joyful and glad of heart" the
people were as they dispersed. Had only the king and people rema...
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This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings
9:1. In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to
remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. If we read...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 7.
Thus Solomon having prayed, and entreated Jehovah that His eyes should
be open, and His ears attent to the prayers that should be offered to
Him...
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If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts
to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;
Ver. 13. _If I shut up heaven, &c._] In answer this is to that pray...
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_If I command the locusts to devour the land_ That is, use my
authority and power over them to cause them to do so. A metaphor
elsewhere used in reference to irrational animals, as 1 Kings 17:4;
Amos...
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1 God hauing giuen testimonie to Solomons prayer by fire from heauen,
and glory in the Temple, the people worship him.
4 Solomons solemne sacrifice.
8 Solomon hauing kept the feast of Tabernacles an...
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The Lord's Answer to Solomon's Prayer...
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If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts
to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people, all these
being special punishments of the Lord upon the disobedienc...
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GOD'S GLORIOUS ANSWER
(vv.1-3)
God wonderfully demonstrated His approval of the temple and of
Solomon's prayer by sending fire from heaven to consume the burnt
offering and the sacrifices (spoken of...
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IF I COMMAND THE LOCUSTS, i.e. use my authority and power over them to
cause them to do so. A metaphor elsewhere used in reference to
unreasonable creatures, as 1 KINGS 17:4 AMOS 9:3, who are not prop...
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2 Chronicles 7:13 When H2005 up H6113 (H8799) heaven H8064 rain H4306
command H6680 (H8762) locusts H2284
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CONTENTS: Divine acceptance. Sacrifice and rejoicing. God appears to
Solomon.
CHARACTERS: God, Solomon.
CONCLUSION: The surest evidence of God's acceptance of our prayers is
the descent of His holy...
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2 Chronicles 7:3. _The fire came down._ This is noted in 1 Kings 8.,
and twice here, as in 2 Chronicles 5:13, to designate the holy temple
as the house of God. The fire descended in answer to prayer,...
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_And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have
heard thy prayer._
THE ANSWER OF GOD TO THE PRAYER OF SOLOMON AT THE DEDICATION OF THE
TEMPLE
1. How strikingly does the answer m...
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2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 7:1 These verses record God’s
twofold answer to Solomon’s prayer, through the appearance of the
glory of the Lord (vv. 2 Chronicles 7:1) and the words o
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2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 7:11 God’s reply to Solomon’s
prayer is presented immediately after the account of the dedication,
although in fact 13 years had passed, in which time the palace was...
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CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter, parallel with 1 Kings 8:62; 1 Kings
9:9, records acceptance of consecrated temple by fire (2 Chronicles
7:1); and answer given by the Lord to Solomon ...
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EXPOSITION
This chapter is occupied with three subjects. _First, _the description
of Heaven's acceptance of the dedicated temple by fire (2 Chronicles
7:1). _Secondly, _the_ _sacrifices and glad feast...
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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).
It's a r...
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2 Chronicles 6:26; 2 Samuel 24:13; Deuteronomy 11:17; Exodus 10:4;...
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HINDRANCES TO PRAYER
2 Chronicles 7:11
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Some one has said that prayer is the Christian's vital breath, the
Christian's native air. This should be true. We fear, however, that it
is...