2 Chronicles 7

2 Chronicles 7:1

2 CHAPTER 7

Fire from heaven, and a glory in the temple, witness the Divine acceptance: the people worship, . Solomon’ s solemn sacrifice, . Having kept the feast of tabernacles, and the feast of the dedication of the altar, he dismisseth the people, . God appeareth to Solomon; promiseth his favour on obedience; else threateneth grievous judgments, .

The fire came down from heaven, in token of God’ s acceptance of his prayer. See Poole “”; See Poole “”, &c. The glory of the Lord, i.e. the cloud, which was the sign of God’ s glorious and gracious presence.

2 Chronicles 7:3

The cloud first came down upon the house, and then entered into the house, and was seen both within it by the priests, and without it by the people.

2 Chronicles 7:6

When David praised by their ministry; for David composed the psalms or hymns, , and appointed them to be sung by the Levites, and instrumental music to be joined to their voices.

2 Chronicles 7:7

Of this and verses 8-10, See Poole “”, etc.

2 Chronicles 7:13

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 , who are not properly capable of a command, or of obedience.

2 Chronicles 7:15

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.

2 Chronicles 7:16

Of this verse and the rest of this chapter, See Poole “”, &c.