2 Chronicles 7:15-16

15 "¹Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.

16 "For ²now I have chosen and consecrated this house that My name may be there forever *, and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually *.

2 Chronicles 7:15-16 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 7

In this chapter is an account of the Lord's acceptance of the sacrifices offered at the dedication of the temple by fire, to the great surprise and encouragement of the people, 2Ch 7:1-7, and of the feast kept on that account, and the feast of tabernacles, 2Ch 7:8-12, and of the Lord's appearance to Solomon, giving an answer to his prayer, 2Ch 7:13-22.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 6:20, 40
• 2. 2 Chronicles 7:12

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "prayer of this place"