2 Chronicles 7:12-16 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him, I have heard your prayer… I. GOD CLAIMS TO HIMSELF THE AUTHORSHIP OF THE CALAMITY FOR WHOSE REMOVAL WE ENTREAT. II. THE DIRECT CONNECTION WHICH IS POINTED OUT BETWEEN THE VISITATION OF THE PESTILENCE AND A PEOPLE'S IMPIETY AS THE PROVOCATION WHICH HAS CAUSED IT. III. THOUGH PESTILENCE BE OF GOD'S SENDING, YET WILL HE BE ENTREATED FOR ITS REMOVAL (Robert Bickersteth, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |