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
"The time will come when the land suffers from a famine, a plague, blight, and disease, or a locust invasion, or when their enemy lays siege to the cities of the land, or when some other type of plague or epidemic occurs.
1 Kings 8:33
"The time will come when your people Israel are defeated by an enemy because they sinned against you. If they come back to you, renew their allegiance to you, and pray for your help in this temple,

And in thy presence

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are assembled in my name, I am there among them."

Thy name

2 Chronicles 6:20
Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant's prayer for this place.
Exodus 20:24
You must make for me an altar made of earth, and you will sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your sheep and your cattle. In every place where I cause my name to be honored I will come to you and I will bless you.
Exodus 23:21
Take heed because of him, and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgressions, for my name is in him.

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