歴代志下 6:18-21 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 6:21

The supplications of thy servant . "The great thought of Solomon now is that the centre and core of all worship is prayer" (Professor Dr. James G. Murphy, in 'Handbook for Bible Classes: Chronicles'). Toward this place (see other instances of this expression, Psalms 5:7 ; Psalms 28:2 ; Psalms 138:2 ; Jonah 2:4 ; Daniel 6:10 ). From thy dwelling-place . 1 Kings 8:30 has, "hear to thy dwelling-place, to heaven," by probably the mere error of a copyist. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 6:1-39

Compare Kings (marginal references).Compare Kings (marginal references). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 6:21

2 Chronicles 6:21. Hearken to the supplication of thy people, &c. He asks not that God would help them without their praying for themselves, but that God would help them in answer to their prayers. Even Christ’s intercession does not supersede, but encourages our supplications. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 6:1-42

Construction of the temple (2:1-7:22)With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepared materials and arranged a workforce to build the planned temple (2:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings 5:1-18). Construction went on for seven years, until the temple, its furniture, its courtyard, and all other articles and decorations connected with it were completed according to plan (3:1-5:1; see notes on 1 Kings 6:1-7:51). The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9:9). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 6:18

men. Hebrew. 'adam (with Art. = mankind). App-14 . behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . heaven . . . heaven . . . heavens. Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ), for emphasis. how much less. Compare Acts 7:48-50 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 6:20

upon = toward. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 6:18

b. Solomon prays for forgiveness for himself and Israel:"But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have builded! Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Jehovah, my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee; that thine eyes be open toward this house day and night, even toward the place whereof thou hast... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Chronicles 6:18

2 Chronicles 6:18. But will God in very deed dwell with men— That God may dwell in very deed with men upon the earth: Houbigant; who supposes, that Solomon in these words refers to God's promise to David, and that he entreats in them God's continual presence and rule over the people of Israel. REFLECTIONS.—1st, For the above; see 1 Kings 8:12-53. We have only farther to observe, 1. That it is our duty to correspond with the divine appointment, and earnestly prosecute the work that God hath... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 6:18

18-21. how much less this house which I have built! Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant—No person who entertains just and exalted views of the spiritual nature of the Divine Being will suppose that he can raise a temple for the habitation of Deity, as a man builds a house for himself. Nearly as improper and inadmissible is the idea that a temple can contribute to enhance the glory of God, as a monument may be raised in honor of a great man. Solomon described the true and proper... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 6:12-42

3. Solomon’s prayer 6:12-42In his prayer, Solomon explained the significance of God coming to indwell His temple. God had come to empower, to have fellowship, and to judge, if necessary. God was present among His people, and He would hear their prayers when they obediently called out to Him.Solomon acknowledged that God had fulfilled some of the promises of the Davidic Covenant already (2 Chronicles 6:15), but he also saw that there were others yet unfulfilled. He called on God to grant them (2... read more