2 Chronicles 7

2 Chronicles 7:1

the Are came down: i.e. to consume the sacrifices. See note on Genesis 4:4. This is complementary to 1 Kings 8:63, 1 Kings 8:64.

sacrifices = victims. Hebrew. zebah. App-43.

2 Chronicles 7:3

children = sons.

mercy = grace.

2 Chronicles 7:4

offered = sacrificed. Hebrew. zebach. App-43.

2 Chronicles 7:5

God. Hebrew. ha-Elohim = the [true] God. App-4.

2 Chronicles 7:7

hallowed. See note on “holy “(Exodus 3:5).

offered = prepared. Hebrew. ’asah. App-43.

2 Chronicles 7:8

the feast: i.e. of Tabernacles.

congregation = assembly, or muster.

the river = torrent, or Wady. Hebrew. nahal.

2 Chronicles 7:12

appeared to Solomon. This was thirteen years after the dedication. Compare 2 Chronicles 7:1 with 2 Chronicles 8:1. 1 Kings 6:37; 1 Kings 9:1. The fire from heaven was the immediate answer to Solomon’s prayer. This later answer shows that the prayers of God’s people are ever fresh before Him.

2 Chronicles 7:14

which are called by My name = upon whom My name is called.

2 Chronicles 7:17

as = according as.

2 Chronicles 7:18

covenanted = confirmed by covenant.

fail thee = be cut off from thee.

2 Chronicles 7:20

nations = the peoples.

2 Chronicles 7:21

an astonishment. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6= a cause of astonishment to others.

2 Chronicles 7:22

God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.

evil. Same as “wicked”, 2 Chronicles 7:14.