2 Chronicles 7:16

16 For now I have chosen and consecrated this house, so that my name can be there forever; my eyes and heart will always be there.

2 Chronicles 7:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:16

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12).

2 Chronicles 7:16 In-Context

14 then, if my people, who bear my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.

15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears will pay attention to the prayer made in this place.

16 For now I have chosen and consecrated this house, so that my name can be there forever; my eyes and heart will always be there.

17 As for you, if you will live in my presence, as did David your father, doing everything I have ordered you to do, and keeping my laws and rulings;

18 then I will establish the throne of your rulership, as I covenanted with David your father when I said, 'You will never lack a man to be ruler in Isra'el.'