2 Chronicles 7:10

And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.

And on the three {H7969} and twentieth {H6242} day {H3117} of the seventh {H7637} month {H2320} he sent {H7971} the people {H5971} away {H7971} into their tents {H168}, glad {H8056} and merry {H2896} in heart {H3820} for the goodness {H2896} that the LORD {H3068} had shewed {H6213} unto David {H1732}, and to Solomon {H8010}, and to Israel {H3478} his people {H5971}.

Then, on the twenty-third day of the seventh month, he sent the people away to their tents full of joy and glad of heart for all the goodness ADONAI had shown to David, to Shlomo and to Isra'el his people.

On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.

And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away unto their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that Jehovah had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.

2 Chronicles 7:10 marks the conclusion of a momentous period in Israel's history: the dedication of the magnificent Temple built by King Solomon in Jerusalem. This verse describes the peaceful and joyful dispersal of the people after an extended period of national worship and celebration.

Context

This verse immediately follows the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) and an additional eight days of a solemn assembly and dedication, culminating the dedication of Solomon's Temple. After the initial dedication ceremony where fire descended from heaven and the glory of the Lord filled the Temple (2 Chronicles 7:1), the people observed the Feast of Tabernacles, a joyous harvest festival remembering God's provision during their wilderness wanderings. The overall atmosphere was one of national unity, spiritual renewal, and profound gratitude for God's presence and blessings.

Key Themes

  • Divine Goodness and Favor: The central reason for the people's joy was "the goodness that the LORD had shewed." This refers to God's abundant provision, His faithfulness to His covenant promises to David, His empowering of Solomon to build the Temple, and His manifest presence among His people Israel.
  • Heartfelt Joy and Contentment: The phrase "glad and merry in heart" indicates a deep, internal joy that permeated the entire nation. It wasn't a superficial happiness but a profound sense of peace and satisfaction derived from experiencing God's favor and witnessing His glory. This joy was a direct response to God's faithfulness and the Lord's visible presence among them.
  • Completion and Blessing: The sending away of the people signifies the successful completion of a major national and spiritual undertaking. They departed with a sense of accomplishment and having been truly blessed by the Lord.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "goodness" here is tov (טוֹב), which conveys not just kindness or benevolence, but also prosperity, favor, and the state of being well. It encapsulates the holistic blessings God bestowed. The phrase "glad and merry in heart" emphasizes the deep, genuine emotional state, suggesting a joy that emanated from their innermost being, a direct result of their encounter with God's manifest presence and blessings.

Practical Application

This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the joy that comes from experiencing God's goodness and faithfulness. It encourages believers today to:

  • Remember God's Blessings: Just as Israel recalled God's goodness to David, Solomon, and themselves, we are called to remember God's faithfulness in our lives and throughout history (Psalm 103:2).
  • Cultivate Heartfelt Joy: True joy in the Lord is not dependent on circumstances but stems from a recognition of His character and His work in our lives. It is a deep contentment that transcends temporary difficulties.
  • Depart with Gratitude: After periods of worship or spiritual growth, we should carry that sense of gratitude and God's goodness into our daily lives, reflecting His light to the world.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Kings 8:66

    On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.

  • Deuteronomy 12:7

    And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.

  • Acts 16:34

    And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

  • 2 Chronicles 30:26

    So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel [there was] not the like in Jerusalem.

  • Psalms 32:11

    Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.

  • Psalms 33:1

    ¶ Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright.

  • Deuteronomy 12:12

    And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that [is] within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.

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