What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 6:23? then may You hear from heaven and act • Solomon prays with confidence that the LORD really hears from His dwelling place in heaven (Psalm 11:4; 1 Kings 8:30). • “Hear … and act” ties listening to intervention; God is not distant but steps in when His people call (2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 John 5:14-15). • The verse assures worshipers that every plea offered at the temple reaches the throne of heaven, reinforcing the covenant promise in Exodus 2:24-25 that God “heard” Israel and “remembered” His covenant. May You judge Your servants • Even God’s own people are subject to His judgment (1 Peter 4:17; Hebrews 12:5-6). • Solomon invites divine scrutiny, acknowledging that true justice originates with the LORD (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 96:13). • Calling God “judge” highlights His role as moral governor, echoing Abraham’s confession in Genesis 18:25 that He is “the Judge of all the earth.” condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done • The plea invokes retributive justice: the evildoer reaps what he sows (Galatians 6:7; Proverbs 26:27). • Scripture often records this principle in action—Haman hanged on the gallows he built (Esther 7:10) and those who dig a pit falling into it (Psalm 7:15-16). • Solomon trusts that God will expose hidden wrongs and mete out fitting consequences, satisfying the requirement in Deuteronomy 25:1 to “condemn the wicked.” and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness • The prayer balances condemnation with vindication; God defends the innocent (1 Samuel 26:23; Psalm 18:20-24). • “Rewarding” includes present blessings (Proverbs 11:18) and eternal honor (2 Timothy 4:8; Hebrews 11:6). • While Old-Covenant righteousness was expressed through faithful obedience, the New Testament reveals that ultimate justification comes through faith in Christ, who is “our righteousness” (2 Corinthians 5:21), yet good works still receive reward (Matthew 10:42). summary 2 Chronicles 6:23 is Solomon’s appeal for God’s active, righteous judgment whenever disputes arise among His people. He asks the LORD to listen from heaven, condemn the wicked by letting their own evil recoil upon them, and vindicate the righteous with appropriate reward. The verse underscores God’s perfect justice, comforting believers that every wrong will be righted and every act of faithfulness remembered. |
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