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2 Chronicles 7:21

2 Chronicles 7:21
And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Shall be an astonishment - The manner in which these disobedient people have been destroyed is truly astonishing: no…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 7:12-22

That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. But a prayer may be accepted and yet not answered…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

which is high Reader, which was high. The past tense is used by a kind of anticipation, as though the Speaker spoke from…