2 Chronicles 7:17

17 "If you will be faithful to me as your father David was, do everything I command, and obey my laws and rules,

2 Chronicles 7:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:17

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12).

2 Chronicles 7:17 In-Context

15 My eyes will be open, and my ears will pay attention to those prayers at this place.

16 I have chosen and declared this temple holy so that my name may be placed there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

17 "If you will be faithful to me as your father David was, do everything I command, and obey my laws and rules,

18 then I will establish your royal dynasty as I said in a promise to your father David, 'You will never fail to have an heir ruling Israel.'

19 But if you and your descendants turn away from me and abandon my commands and laws that I gave you, and follow and serve other gods and worship them,