2 Chronicles 7:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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; ”

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A Second Divine Appearance to Solomon (see notes on 1 Kings 9:1-9 ). With the exception of 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 this section is substantially identical with the corresponding passage in 1 K.; th...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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; Or if I send pestilence - "The angel of death." - Targum.
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Solomon's Sacrifices, and the Lord's Promises This chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62-66 ; and 1 Kings 9:1 ; 1 Kings 9:9 .
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

If I shut up heaven that there be no rain. — Deuteronomy 11:17 ; 2 Chronicles 6:26 . If. — Hçn, as in Jeremiah 3:1 ; Isaiah 54:15 . The locusts. — Hâgâb, a winged and edible species (...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

As the ceremonies had begun with sacrifice and song, so they closed, and it is quite easy to realize how "joyful and glad of heart" the people were as they dispersed. Had only the king and people rem...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This gracious second visit of the Lord to Solomon is related, 1 Kings 9:1 . In addition to what was there observed, I only beg the Reader to remark with me how the Lord delighteth in mercy. If we re...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 7:12 .
2 Chronicles 7:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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 tha...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If I command the locusts to devour the land That is, use my authority and power over them to cause them to do so. A metaphor elsewhere used in reference to irrational animals, as 1 Kings 17:4 ; A...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GOD'S GLORIOUS ANSWER (vv.1-3) God wonderfully demonstrated His approval of the temple and of Solomon's prayer by sending fire from heaven to consume the burnt offering and the sacrifices (spoke...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Promises to Solomon. B. C. 1004. 12 And the L ORD appeared to Solomon by night,...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 Chron...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 7:3 . The fire came down. This is noted in 1 Kings 8 ., 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 t...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

And 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 temple 1. How strikingly does the answ...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is occupied with three subjects. First, the description of Heaven's acceptance of the dedicated temple by fire ( 2 Chronicles 7:1-14 ). Secondly, the sacrifices and...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Lord's Answer to Solomon's Prayer
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 6:26-28 ; 2 Samuel 24:13-15 ; Deuteronomy 11:17 ; Exodus 10:4-6 ; Ezekiel 14:19-21 ; Job 11:10 ; Job 12:14 ; Joel 1:4-7 ; Joel 2:25 ; Luke 4:25 ; Numbers 14:12 ; Numbers 16:4...
2 Chronicles 7:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Hindrances to Prayer 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Some one has said that prayer is the Christian's vital breath, the Christian's native air. This should be true. We fear, however, t...

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 7:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 7:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 7:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 7:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary