歴代志下 7:14-18 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:17-18

These two verses glance at the first petition of Solomon's prayer ( 2 Chronicles 6:15-17 ). (See also 2 Chronicles 3:12 ; 2 Samuel 7:12 ; 1 Chronicles 22:10 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:17-22

The Divine promise. This is very large and generous, but it is always conditional. God never makes a promise which is absolutely unconditional. We can readily see that it is morally impossible for him to do so; it would be unrighteous, unwise, and, in the end, unkind so to do. tie must and does say, "If … then I will ; if not … then I will not ." So was it (or so is it) with— I. THE ROYAL FAMILY . God's promise to David and to Solomon that the royal house should be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 7:15

The prayer that is made in this place - literally, as in the margin. The unsual phrase includes the two cases of prayers offered in 2 Chronicles 6:24 and toward 2 Chronicles 6:34, 2 Chronicles 6:38 the sanctuary. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:14

2 Chronicles 7:14. If my people shall humble themselves, and pray, &c. Thus national repentance and reformation are required. God expects, that if his people, who are called by his name, have dishonoured his name by their iniquity, they should honour it by accepting the punishment of their iniquity. They must humble themselves under his hand, must pray for the removal of the judgment, must seek his face and favour: and yet all this will not be sufficient, unless they turn from their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:15-16

2 Chronicles 7:15-16. My eyes shall be open, &c., unto the prayer that is made in this place Or, that shall be made in, or toward, this place; for he speaks of the answers which he would give to the prayers which should afterward be made there. For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, &c. There will I make myself known, and there will I be called upon. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:17-18

2 Chronicles 7:17-18. If thou wilt walk before me, &c. He promises to establish and perpetuate Solomon’s kingdom, on condition that he persevered in his duty; assuring him, that if he hoped for the benefit of God’s covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:17-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:17-22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 7:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:15-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:17-18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 7:14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 7:17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 7:18

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