Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
2 Chronicles 7:13-15
These vv. have no parallel in 1 Kings.
These vv. have no parallel in 1 Kings.
Verse 2 Chronicles 7:13. _OR IF I SEND PESTILENCE_] "The angel of death." - _Targum_....
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...
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...
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
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....
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
IF I SHUT UP HEAVEN THAT THERE BE NO RAIN. — Deuteronomy 11:17; 2 Chronicles 6:26. IF. — _Hçn,_ as in Jeremiah 3:1;...
הֵ֣ן אֶֽעֱצֹ֤ר הַ שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙ וְ לֹֽא ־יִהְיֶ
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...
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...
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...
2 Chronicles 7:12....
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...
_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...
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...
The Lord's Answer to Solomon's Prayer...
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...
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...
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...
2 Chronicles 7:13 When H2005 up H6113 (H8799) heaven H8064 rain H4306 command H6680 (H8762) locusts H2284
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...
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,...
_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...
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
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
2 Chronicles 6:26; 2 Samuel 24:13; Deuteronomy 11:17; Exodus 10:4;...
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...