2 Chroniques - Caput 7

2 Chroniques 7.1 cumque conplesset Salomon fundens preces ignis descendit de caelo et devoravit holocausta et victimas et maiestas Domini implevit domum 2 Chroniques 7.2 nec poterant sacerdotes ingredi templum Domini eo quod implesset maiestas Domini templum Domini 2 Chroniques 7.3 sed et omnes filii Israhel videbant descendentem ignem et gloriam Domini super domum et corruentes proni in terram super pavimentum stratum lapide adoraverunt et laudaverunt Dominum quoniam bonus quoniam in aeternum misericordia eius 2 Chroniques 7.4 rex autem et omnis populus immolabant victimas coram Domino 2 Chroniques 7.5 mactavit igitur rex Salomon hostias boum viginti duo milia arietum centum viginti milia et dedicavit domum Dei rex et universus populus 2 Chroniques 7.6 sacerdotes autem stabant in officiis suis et Levitae in organis carminum Domini quae fecit David rex ad laudandum Dominum quoniam in aeternum misericordia eius hymnos David canentes per manus suas porro sacerdotes canebant tubis ante eos cunctusque Israhel stabat 2 Chroniques 7.7 sanctificavit quoque Salomon medium atrii ante templum Domini obtulerat enim ibi holocausta et adipes pacificorum quia altare aeneum quod fecerat non poterat sustinere holocausta et sacrificia et adipes 2 Chroniques 7.8 fecit ergo Salomon sollemnitatem in tempore illo septem diebus et omnis Israhel cum eo ecclesia magna valde ab introitu Emath usque ad torrentem Aegypti 2 Chroniques 7.9 fecitque die octavo collectam eo quod dedicasset altare septem diebus et sollemnitatem celebrasset diebus septem 2 Chroniques 7.10 igitur in die vicesimo tertio mensis septimi dimisit populos ad tabernacula sua laetantes atque gaudentes super bono quod fecerat Dominus David et Salomoni et Israhel populo suo 2 Chroniques 7.11 conplevitque Salomon domum Domini et domum regis et omnia quae disposuerat in corde suo ut faceret in domo Domini et in domo sua et prosperatus est 2 Chroniques 7.12 apparuit autem ei Dominus nocte et ait audivi orationem tuam et elegi locum istum mihi in domum sacrificii 2 Chroniques 7.13 si clausero caelum et pluvia non fluxerit et mandavero et praecepero lucustae ut devoret terram et misero pestilentiam in populum meum 2 Chroniques 7.14 conversus autem populus meus super quos invocatum est nomen meum deprecatus me fuerit et exquisierit faciem meam et egerit paenitentiam a viis suis pessimis et ego exaudiam de caelo et propitius ero peccatis eorum et sanabo terram eorum 2 Chroniques 7.15 oculi quoque mei erunt aperti et aures meae erectae ad orationem eius qui in loco isto oraverit 2 Chroniques 7.16 elegi enim et sanctificavi locum istum ut sit nomen meum ibi in sempiternum et permaneant oculi mei et cor meum ibi cunctis diebus 2 Chroniques 7.17 tu quoque si ambulaveris coram me sicut ambulavit David pater tuus et feceris iuxta omnia quae praecepi tibi et iustitias meas iudiciaque servaveris 2 Chroniques 7.18 suscitabo thronum regni tui sicut pollicitus sum David patri tuo dicens non auferetur de stirpe tua vir qui sit princeps in Israhel 2 Chroniques 7.19 si autem aversi fueritis et dereliqueritis iustitias meas et praecepta mea quae proposui vobis et abeuntes servieritis diis alienis et adoraveritis eos 2 Chroniques 7.20 evellam vos de terra mea quam dedi vobis et domum hanc quam sanctificavi nomini meo proiciam a facie mea et tradam eam in parabolam et in exemplum cunctis populis

2 Chroniques : Caput 7

The Dedication of the Temple in 2 Chronicles 7

Chapter 7 of the book of 2 Chronicles marks a solemn moment during the dedication of the Temple. In this powerful passage, we discover how God responded to the dedication of this holy place. The descent of heavenly fire, consuming the sacrifices, reveals the glory of God filling the Temple, testifying to a palpable divine presence.

A Divine Response to Sincere Worship

This text addresses fundamental themes such as God's response to sincere worship, the conditions necessary for national revival, and the promises God made to Solomon. The celebration of this consecration lasts two weeks, uniting people in collective joy and deep gratitude to their Creator. Thus, 2 Chronicles 7 establishes a precious model for the relationship between God and His people.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

We invite you to explore with us five Bible passages that resonate with the themes of 2 Chronicles 7:

  • Leviticus 9:23-24: "Then Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people; and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people. Then fire came out from before the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell face down." This passage describes a divine manifestation similar to that of 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, when fire came down from heaven.
  • 1 Kings 18:38-39: "Then the fire of the Lord fell and completely consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the earth, and completely dried up the water in the trench. When the people saw this, they all fell down and shouted, 'The Lord is God! The Lord is God!'" This event on Mount Carmel echoes the divine manifestation of 2 Chronicles 7, where fire from heaven consumes the sacrifice.
  • James 5:16: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." This verse reflects the theme of the effectiveness of prayer, central to God's response to Solomon in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
  • 2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some count slowness. But he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." This verse echoes God's patience and mercy expressed in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
  • Revelation 3:19-20: "Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be diligent and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with me." This passage reflects the themes of repentance and restoration of one's relationship with God present in 2 Chronicles 7:14.

May these passages encourage us to deepen our relationship with God and recognize the power of our worship and prayer.