The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Chronicles 7:1-10
2 Chronicles 7:1-10Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven.God among His peopleI. Prayer for God to come. This prayer was marked--1. By its publicity.(1) Public prayer, formally or virtually, has been the custom among all nations at all times.(2) It is a “reasonable service.”(3) It is an impressive service. It evokes sympathy.2. By its specialty.3. By its success.II. God among His people.1. By symbol.2. Permanently.3. A source of blessedness. If God be among... 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