And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house?
And this temple, which stands so grand and tall, will become a shocking sight to everyone who passes by. They will ask, 'Why did the LORD do this to this land and to this temple?'
God is warning that the magnificent temple will one day become a ruins that will shock people, causing them to ask why God allowed such destruction to happen.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Chronicles, this verse is part of God's warning to King Solomon after the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, emphasizing the consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness. God is foretelling that if the people abandon Him and turn to idolatry, the once-glorious Temple will become a ruin, shocking onlookers and prompting questions about divine judgment. This prophecy reflects the historical pattern of covenant blessings and curses in ancient Israel, ultimately pointing to events like the Babylonian destruction of the Temple.
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