Bible Commentaries
2 Chronicles 7

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsSutcliffe's Commentary

Verses 1-22

2 Chronicles 7:3 . The fire came down. This is noted in 1 Kings 8:0., 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 to prayer, and in fidelity to the promise of the divine presence. Exodus 24:0.

2 Chronicles 7:8 . Hamath; Targum, Antioch.

2 Chronicles 7:12 . The Lord appeared to Solomon by night, which is noted to be the second time, to confirm and strengthen his faith. 1 Kings 9:2.

Bibliographical Information
Sutcliffe, Joseph. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7". Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments. https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/jsc/2-chronicles-7.html. 1835.