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For now have I chosen and made this house holy, that my name may be there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

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God's Enduring Presence

Commentators note that God's promise to place His "name," "eyes," and "heart" in the Temple signifies a deep and personal commitment. The term "perpetually" is emphasized to mean "all the days." This wasn't a temporary visit, but a promise of God's constant, watchful, and heartfelt presence with His people in the place He had chosen and made holy.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 7:16

19th Century

Bishop

Have I chosen.2 Chronicles 6:6, and 2 Chronicles 7:12, see above.

Sanctified this house. — [Ref…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 7:16

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 7:1–22

17th Century

Minister

God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…