Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

And in thy presence

Bible References

If, when evil

2 Chronicles 6:28
If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, if there be blight or mildew, locust or caterpillar, if their enemies besiege them in the land of their cities, whatever plague or whatever sickness there be,
1 Kings 8:33
When thy people Israel are smitten down before the enemy because they have sinned against thee, if they turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication to thee in this house,

And in thy presence

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Thy name

2 Chronicles 6:20
that thine eyes may be open toward this house day and night, even toward the place of which thou have said that thou would put thy name there, to hearken to the prayer which thy servant shall pray toward this place.
Exodus 20:24
An altar of earth thou shall make to me, and shall sacrifice on it thy burnt-offerings, and thy peace-offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen. In every place where I record my name I will come to thee and I will bless thee.
Exodus 23:21
Take ye heed before him, and hearken to his voice, provoke him not. For he will not pardon your transgression, for my name is in him.