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Hawker's Poor man's commentary

2 Chronicles 7:19-22

The Lord here takes in the whole of the people as a nation. And when we compare the sequel of the history of Israel, as a people, to what is here said, nothing can be more plain than that God, foreseeing the apostacy and corruption of his people, held forth to them the sure consequence of sin and transgression.

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See also 2 Chronicles 7:19-22 in other biblical comments:

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    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...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    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

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    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....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    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

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    BUT. — _And._ Kings omits, but emphasises the verb, “If ye _will_ turn,” or, “if turn ye will.” The order of words in the Heb. implies that _û-bnêkem, “_and your children,” has fallen out of the text...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    וְ אִם ־תְּשׁוּב֣וּן אַתֶּ֔ם וַ עֲזַבְתֶּם֙ ח

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    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...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    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...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    2 Chronicles 7:12....

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _But if ye turn away_ Thou or thy seed, _and forsake my statutes_, &c. Thus God sets before him _death_ as well as _life_, the _curse_ as well as the _blessing._ He supposes it possible, that though t...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    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...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    But if ye turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods and worship them, in any form of idolatry,...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    The Lord's Answer to Solomon's Prayer...

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    No text from Poole on this verse....

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    2 Chronicles 7:19 away H7725 (H8799) forsake H5800 (H8804) statutes H2708 commandments H4687 set H5414 (H8804

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    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...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    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,...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    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

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    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...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 7:19 The statement IF YOU TURN ASIDE AND FORSAKE MY STATUTES is addressed to the people (“you” in v. 2 Chronicles 7

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    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 ...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    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...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    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...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Kings 11:4; 1 Kings 9:6; 1 Kings 9:7; 1 Samue

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    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...

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