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- 2 Chronicles
- Chapter 7
- Verse 16
2 Chronicles 7:16
“For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
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
sanctified R.V. hallowed (as 1Ki 9:3). for ever Cp. 2Ch 30:8.
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