דברי הימים ב, פרק ז׳, פסוק י״ד

Following difficult events that may strike the nation, a clear condition for forgiveness and salvation is established [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. A direct cause-and-effect relationship exists between the actions of the people and the response from heaven. When the people humble themselves, pray, and abandon their bad ways, God reacts to their sincere return. He will hear their prayers from heaven, forgive their sins, and bring healing to the land [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].