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
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
which are called by My name = upon whom My name is called. read more
D. God’s Blessings and Curses 7:11-22God responded to Solomon’s prayer with a special revelation. He promised to grant the petitions of the people, as Solomon had requested, if they manifested a true heart for Him (2 Chronicles 7:12-14). 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 are a short summary of the message of Chronicles. Raymond Dillard argued that 2 Chronicles 7:14 was also a "charter" for the rest of Israel’s history. [Note: Raymond B. Dillard, "Reward and Punishment in Chronicles: The Theology of... read more
Solomon’s Sacrifices, and the Lord’s PromisesThis chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62-66; and 1 Kings 9:1, 1 Kings 9:9.1. The fire came down] This, which marked the acceptance of Solomon’s sacrifice (cp. 1 Chronicles 21:26), is not mentioned in 1 Kings 8.21. Shall be an astonishment] i.e. a cause of astonishment. read more
(13) If I shut up heaven that there be no rain.—Deuteronomy 11:17; 2 Chronicles 6:26.If.—Hçn, as in Jeremiah 3:1; Isaiah 54:15.The locusts.—Hâgâb, a winged and edible species (Leviticus 11:22). In 2 Chronicles 6:28, two other kinds, the ’arbeh and hâsîl, were mentioned.If I send pestilence.—2 Chronicles 6:28; 1 Chronicles 21:0; 1 Chronicles 21:0 read more
(14) My people, which are called by my name.—See margin; 2 Chronicles 6:33; Amos 9:12; Jeremiah 14:9. The sense is: which are dedicated to me.Humble themselves.—Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context.Seek my face.—Psalms 24:6; Psalms 27:8.Turn from their wicked ways.—Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 25:5.Heal their land.—Ps. Ix. 4. read more
(15) Now mine eyes shall be open.—Comp. 2 Chronicles 6:40, and Notes. read more
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 7:12-22 ) A second time the Lord appeared unto Solomon. At this time He did not say again “Ask what shall I give thee,” but He assured him that Solomon’s prayer had been heard and He had chosen the dedicated place for Himself. He graciously assures the king that if He has chastised His people by sending drought, locusts or pestilence and they humble... read more
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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