Parallel Verses New International Version the LORD appeared to him at night and said: "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices. King James Bible And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. Darby Bible Translation Then Jehovah appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: I have heard thy prayer, and I have chosen for myself this place for a house of sacrifice. World English Bible Yahweh appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him, "I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah appeareth unto Solomon by night, and saith to him, 'I have heard thy prayer, and have fixed on this place to Me for a house of sacrifice. 2 Chronicles 7:12 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe Lord appeared to Solomon - This was a second manifestation; see 1 Kings 9:2-9 (note), and the notes there. The Targum says, "The Word of the Lord appeared to Solomon." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the Lord 1 Kings 9:2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon. I have heard Psalm 66:19 But truly God has heard me; he has attended to the voice of my prayer. have chosen Psalm 78:68,69 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved... Psalm 132:13,14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation... an house of sacrifice Library November the Twenty-Fifth after the Prayer the Fire!"When Solomon had made an end of praying the fire came down from heaven." --2 CHRONICLES vii. 1-11. And the fire is the symbol of the Holy God. Pure flame is our imperfect mode of expressing the Incorruptible. This burning flame is heat and light in one. And when Solomon had prayed, the holy Flame was in their midst. But not only is the flame the symbol of the Holy; it also typifies the power which can make me holy. We have no cleansing minister to compare with fire. Where water fails fire succeeds. … John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Hezekiah Cross References Deuteronomy 12:5 But you are to seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to put his Name there for his dwelling. To that place you must go; Deuteronomy 12:11 Then to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name--there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice possessions you have vowed to the LORD. 2 Kings 21:7 He took the carved Asherah pole he had made and put it in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and to his son Solomon, "In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my Name forever. 2 Chronicles 7:16 I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there. Malachi 3:4 and the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the LORD, as in days gone by, as in former years. Jump to Previous Appeared Appeareth Chosen Ear Fixed Heard House Night Offerings Prayer Sacrifice Sacrifices Solomon Temple VisionJump to Next Appeared Appeareth Chosen Ear Fixed Heard House Night Offerings Prayer Sacrifice Sacrifices Solomon Temple VisionLinks 2 Chronicles 7:12 NIV2 Chronicles 7:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 7:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 7:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 7:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 7:12 Bible Apps 2 Chronicles 7:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 7:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 7:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 7:12 German Bible 2 Chronicles 7:12 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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