2 Chronicles 7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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.