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
Or, that shall be made in or towards this place; for he speaks of the answers which he will give to the prayers which shall be made here. Heb. of this place. 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
DISCOURSE: 399GOD’S REGARD FOR HIS OWN HOUSE2 Chronicles 7:15, 2 Chronicles 7:16. Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.NEVER, from the foundation of the world, was there so magnificent a structure as Solomon’s Temple, or so imposing a scene as that which took place at the dedication of it [Note: This... 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
2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Ver. 14. And turn from their wicked ways. ] This is optima et aptissima poenitentia, saith Luther, the best repentance. And will heal their land. ] Of the wounds and bloody welts that my judgments have left upon it. read more
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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 7:11-22
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