2 Chronicles 7:11-Song of Solomon : . A Second Divine Appearance to Solomon (see notes on 1 Kings 9:1-1 Samuel :).— With the exception of 2 Chronicles 7:13-Ezra : this section is substantially identical with the corresponding passage in 1 K.; there are some variations, but none of importance. read more
If I command the locusts, i.e. use my authority and power over them to cause them to do so. A metaphor elsewhere used in reference to unreasonable creatures, as 1 Kings 17:4; Amos 9:3, who are not properly capable of a command, or of obedience. read more
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter, parallel with 1 Kings 8:62; 1 Kings 9:9, records acceptance of consecrated temple by fire (2 Chronicles 7:1-10); and answer given by the Lord to Solomon (2 Chronicles 7:11-22).2 Chronicles 7:1-10.—Acceptance of temple by fire. This not mentioned in Kings, which creates difficulty. “What it is important to bear in mind is—1. That omissions are not contradictions; and 2. That they occur constantly in all historical writers, and are frequently quite unaccountable”... read more
Chapter 7And 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 reminder of the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness where the fire of God came down and kindled the coals upon the altar and consumed the sacrifices. And the glory of God filled the tabernacle in the wilderness. And now the same thing happened as God's glory fills the temple.And... read more
2 Chronicles 7:3 . The fire came down. This is noted in 1 Kings 8:0., and twice here, as in 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, to designate the holy temple as the house of God. The fire descended in answer to prayer, and in fidelity to the promise of the divine presence. Exodus 24:0. 2 Chronicles 7:8 . Hamath; Targum, Antioch. 2 Chronicles 7:12 . The Lord appeared to Solomon by night, which is noted to be the second time, to confirm and strengthen his faith. 1 Kings 9:2. read more
2 Chronicles 7:12-16And 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 temple1. How strikingly does the answer meet the prayer. Solomon anticipated days of sorrow. He asked of God, “If we call upon Thee, wilt Thou hear us?” “I will,” says God, “I will.” Solomon asks that God’s eye and ear may be open to his house. God exceeds the prayer of the king. Not only shall Mine eyes and Mine ears be... read more
2Ch 7:13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; Ver. 13. If I shut up heaven, &c. ] In answer this is to that prayer of Solomon, 1 Kings 8:35 ; 1 Kings 8:37 . read more
If I shut up heaven: 2 Chronicles 6:26-Hosea :, Deuteronomy 11:17, Job 11:10, Job 12:14, Psalms 107:34, Luke 4:25, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 11:6 I command: Exodus 10:4-Joshua :, Psalms 105:34, Joel 1:4-Judges :, Joel 2:25 I send: Numbers 14:12, Numbers 16:46, Numbers 16:47, 2 Samuel 24:13-Ezra :, Ezekiel 14:19-Ecclesiastes : Reciprocal: Joel 2:12 - turn Amos 4:7 - I have Zechariah 14:17 - even read more
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Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Chronicles 7:11-22
Hindrances to Prayer 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 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 not the case with many a believer because there are many prayerless saints. Even among those who do pray there are, alas, too many whose prayers are hindered, and they never reach the throne of God. Our Scripture lesson today is God's response to Solomon after the prayer which Solomon had... read more