The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Chronicles 7:12-16
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
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 7:1-22
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