An house of sacrifice - This expression does not elsewhere occur. Its meaning, however, is clear. God declares that Solomon’s Temple is the place whereunto all Israelites were commanded to bring their burnt-offerings and sacrifices (see Deuteronomy 12:5).
Verse 2 Chronicles 7:12. _THE LORD APPEARED TO SOLOMON_] This was a _second_ manifestation; see 1 Kings 9:2, and the notes there. The _Targum_ says, "The WORD of the Lord appeared to Solomon....
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...
APPEARED TO SOLOMON. This was thirteen years after the dedication. Compare 2 Chronicles 7:1 with 2 Chronicles 8:1; 1 Kings 6:37; 1 Kings 9:1
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
_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 AN HOUSE OF SACRIFICE._ The Lord appeared to Solomon by night - (see t...
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
BY NIGHT. — This is _implied_ in Kings, which has, “as He had appeared unto him in Gibeon.” I HAVE HEARD THY PRAYER. — From this point begins the chronicler’s addition to the prayer as extant in the...
וַ יֵּרָ֧א יְהוָ֛ה אֶל ־שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה בַּ †...
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...
Ver. 12-22. AND THE LORD APPEARED TO SOLOMON BY NIGHT,.... From hence, to the end of the chapter, much the same things are related as in 1 Kings 9:2, 1 Kings 9:2, 1 Kings 9:3,...
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 an house of sacrifice. Ver. 12. _And the Lord appeared to Solomon by ni...
_The Lord appeared to Solomon, and said, I have heard thy prayer_ That God had accepted his prayer was shown by his sending fire from heaven. But a prayer may be accepted, and yet not answered in the...
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...
And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, the prayer made at the dedication of the Temple, AND HAVE CHOSEN THIS PLACE TO MYSELF FOR AN HOUSE OF SACRIFICE....
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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2 Chronicles 7:12 LORD H3068 appeared H7200 (H8735) Solomon H8010 night H3915 said H559 (H8799) heard H8085
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...
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 7:12 The temple is for SACRIFICE as well as prayer. ⇐...
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...
1 John 5:14; 1 John 5:15; 1 Kings 9:2; 2 Chronicles 1:7; 2 Chronic
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...
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”...