Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of 2 Chronicles
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:1 JFB -> Commentary on 29:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:1 TSK -> Commentary on 29:1 TSK -> Entry for 29:1 WEN -> Notes on 29:1 NTB -> Abi; Hezekiah; Influence; Liberality; Revivals; Zachariah TTT -> Kings EBD -> Abijah; Dedication, Feast of the; Hezekiah; Zechariah SBD -> Abi; Zechariah 29:1 - [In Context] Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:2 JFB -> Commentary on 29:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:2 TSK -> Commentary on 29:2 TSK -> Entry for 29:2 WEN -> Notes on 29:2 NTB -> Hezekiah; Obedience TTT -> Kings 29:2 - [In Context] He did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight, just as his ancestor David had done.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:3 JFB -> Commentary on 29:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:3 SRN -> Study Notes on 29:3 TSK -> Commentary on 29:3 TSK -> Entry for 29:3 WEN -> Notes on 29:3 TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah; Jerusalem 29:3 - [In Context] In the very first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple of the LORD and repaired them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:4 JFB -> Commentary on 29:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:4 TSK -> Commentary on 29:4 TSK -> Entry for 29:4 WEN -> Notes on 29:4 NTB -> Jerusalem; Priest TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah SBD -> Jerusalem 29:4 - [In Context] He summoned the priests and Levites to meet him at the courtyard east of the Temple.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:5 JFB -> Commentary on 29:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:5 TSK -> Commentary on 29:5 TSK -> Entry for 29:5 WEN -> Notes on 29:5 NTB -> Church; Priest TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:5 - [In Context] He said to them, "Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors. Remove all the defiled things from the sanctuary.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:6 JFB -> Commentary on 29:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:6 TSK -> Commentary on 29:6 TSK -> Entry for 29:6 WEN -> Notes on 29:6 NTB -> Backsliders; Priest; Repentance; Sin TTT -> Forsaking God; Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:6 - [In Context] Our ancestors were unfaithful and did what was evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned the LORD and his Temple; they turned their backs on him.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:7 JFB -> Commentary on 29:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:7 TSK -> Commentary on 29:7 TSK -> Entry for 29:7 WEN -> Notes on 29:7 NTB -> Priest; Temple TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah; Temple, Solomon's 29:7 - [In Context] They also shut the doors to the Temple's foyer, and they snuffed out the lamps. They stopped burning incense and presenting burnt offerings at the sanctuary of the God of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:8 JFB -> Commentary on 29:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:8 TSK -> Commentary on 29:8 TSK -> Entry for 29:8 WEN -> Notes on 29:8 NTB -> Backsliders; Priest TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:8 - [In Context] That is why the LORD's anger has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem. He has made us an object of dread, horror, and ridicule, as you can so plainly see.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:9 JFB -> Commentary on 29:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:9 TSK -> Commentary on 29:9 TSK -> Entry for 29:9 WEN -> Notes on 29:9 NTB -> Priest TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:9 - [In Context] Our fathers have been killed in battle, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:10 JFB -> Commentary on 29:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:10 TSK -> Commentary on 29:10 TSK -> Entry for 29:10 WEN -> Notes on 29:10 NTB -> Decision; Priest TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:10 - [In Context] But now I will make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:11 JFB -> Commentary on 29:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:11 TSK -> Commentary on 29:11 TSK -> Entry for 29:11 WEN -> Notes on 29:11 NTB -> Minister, Christian; Priest TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:11 - [In Context] My dear Levites, do not neglect your duties any longer! The LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and make offerings to him."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:12 JFB -> Commentary on 29:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:12 TSK -> Commentary on 29:12 TSK -> Entry for 29:12 WEN -> Notes on 29:12 NTB -> Abdi; Amasai; Eden; Jehalelel; Joah; Kish; Levites; Mahath; Priest; Zimmah TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Abdi; Amasai; Eden; Hezekiah; Jehaleleel; Kish; Mahath; Merarites; Zimmah SBD -> Abdi; Amasai, or Amasa-i; Azariah; Eden; Jehalelel; Joah; Joel; Mahath; Merari, Merarites; Zimmah 29:12 - [In Context] Then these Levites got right to work: From the clan of Kohath: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah. From the clan of Merari: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel. From the clan of Gershon: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:13 JFB -> Commentary on 29:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:13 TSK -> Commentary on 29:13 TSK -> Entry for 29:13 WEN -> Notes on 29:13 NTB -> Asaph; Elizaphan; Jeiel; Levites; Mattaniah; Priest; Shimri; Zechariah (Zecharias) TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah; Jeiel; Mattaniah; Merarites; Shimri; Zechariah SBD -> Je-iel; Mattaniah; Shimri; Zechariah 29:13 - [In Context] From the family of Elizaphan: Shimri and Jeiel. From the family of Asaph: Zechariah and Mattaniah.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:14 JFB -> Commentary on 29:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:14 TSK -> Commentary on 29:14 TSK -> Entry for 29:14 WEN -> Notes on 29:14 NTB -> Asaph; Jehiel; Levites; Priest; Shemaiah; Shimei; Uzziel TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Heman; Hezekiah; Jehiel; Shemaiah; Shimei; Uzziel SBD -> Jehiel; Shemaiah; Shimei; Uzziel 29:14 - [In Context] From the family of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei. From the family of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:15 JFB -> Commentary on 29:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:15 TSK -> Commentary on 29:15 TSK -> Entry for 29:15 WEN -> Notes on 29:15 NTB -> Asaph; Church; Levites; Priest; Temple TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah SBD -> Merari, Merarites 29:15 - [In Context] These men called together their fellow Levites, and they purified themselves. Then they began to purify the Temple of the LORD, just as the king had commanded. They were careful to follow all the LORD's instructions in their work.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:16 JFB -> Commentary on 29:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:16 TSK -> Commentary on 29:16 TSK -> Entry for 29:16 WEN -> Notes on 29:16 NTB -> Asaph; Cedron; Kidron; Levites; Priest; Temple TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah; Kidron 29:16 - [In Context] The priests went into the sanctuary of the Temple of the LORD to cleanse it, and they took out to the Temple courtyard all the defiled things they found. From there the Levites carted it all out to the Kidron Valley.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:17 JFB -> Commentary on 29:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:17 SRN -> Study Notes on 29:17 TSK -> Commentary on 29:17 TSK -> Entry for 29:17 WEN -> Notes on 29:17 NTB -> Asaph; Levites; Priest; Temple TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:17 - [In Context] The work began on a day in early spring, F103 and in eight days they had reached the foyer of the LORD's Temple. Then they purified the Temple of the LORD itself, which took another eight days. So the entire task was completed in sixteen days.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:18 JFB -> Commentary on 29:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:18 SRN -> Study Notes on 29:18 TSK -> Commentary on 29:18 TSK -> Entry for 29:18 WEN -> Notes on 29:18 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Levites; Temple TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah SBD -> Uzziel 29:18 - [In Context] Then the Levites went to King Hezekiah and gave him this report: "We have purified the Temple of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the Bread of the Presence with all its utensils.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:19 JFB -> Commentary on 29:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:19 TSK -> Commentary on 29:19 TSK -> Entry for 29:19 WEN -> Notes on 29:19 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Levites; Temple TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:19 - [In Context] We have also recovered all the utensils taken by King Ahaz when he was unfaithful and closed the Temple. They are now in front of the altar of the LORD, purified and ready for use."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:20 JFB -> Commentary on 29:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:20 TSK -> Commentary on 29:20 TSK -> Entry for 29:20 WEN -> Notes on 29:20 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Levites TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:20 - [In Context] Early the next morning King Hezekiah gathered the city officials and went to the Temple of the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:21 JFB -> Commentary on 29:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:21 TSK -> Commentary on 29:21 TSK -> Entry for 29:21 WEN -> Notes on 29:21 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Church; Levites TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Goat; Hezekiah; Lamb; Sanctuary; Seven 29:21 - [In Context] They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the Temple, and for Judah. The king commanded the priests, who were descendants of Aaron, to sacrifice the animals on the altar of the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:22 JFB -> Commentary on 29:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:22 TSK -> Commentary on 29:22 TSK -> Entry for 29:22 WEN -> Notes on 29:22 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Levites TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:22 - [In Context] So they killed the bulls, and the priests took the blood and sprinkled it on the altar. Next they killed the rams and sprinkled their blood on the altar. And finally, they did the same with the lambs.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:23 JFB -> Commentary on 29:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:23 TSK -> Commentary on 29:23 TSK -> Entry for 29:23 WEN -> Notes on 29:23 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Levites TTT -> Kings; Sin-offering; Temple, The First EBD -> Goat; Hezekiah 29:23 - [In Context] The male goats for the sin offering were then brought before the king and the assembly of people, who laid their hands on them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:24 JFB -> Commentary on 29:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:24 SRN -> Study Notes on 29:24 TSK -> Commentary on 29:24 TSK -> Entry for 29:24 WEN -> Notes on 29:24 NTB -> Altar; Asaph; Levites TTT -> Atonement, Under the Law; Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:24 - [In Context] The priests then killed the goats as a sin offering and sprinkled their blood on the altar to make atonement for the sins of all Israel. The king had specifically commanded that this burnt offering and sin offering should be made for all Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:25 JFB -> Commentary on 29:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:25 TSK -> Commentary on 29:25 TSK -> Entry for 29:25 WEN -> Notes on 29:25 NTB -> Asaph; Cymbal; Gad; Harp; Levites; Music; Nathan; Psaltery TTT -> Kings; Music; Prophets; Temple, The First EBD -> Gad; Hezekiah; Nathan SBD -> Gad 29:25 - [In Context] King Hezekiah then stationed the Levites at the Temple of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres. He obeyed all the commands that the LORD had given to King David through Gad, the king's seer, and the prophet Nathan.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:26 JFB -> Commentary on 29:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:26 TSK -> Commentary on 29:26 TSK -> Entry for 29:26 WEN -> Notes on 29:26 NTB -> Asaph; David; Invention; Levites; Music TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:26 - [In Context] The Levites then took their positions around the Temple with the instruments of David, and the priests took their positions with the trumpets.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:27 JFB -> Commentary on 29:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:27 TSK -> Commentary on 29:27 TSK -> Entry for 29:27 WEN -> Notes on 29:27 NTB -> Asaph; Levites; Music TTT -> Kings; Music; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah; Trumpets 29:27 - [In Context] Then Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be placed on the altar. As the burnt offering was presented, songs of praise to the LORD were begun, accompanied by the trumpets and other instruments of David, king of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:28 JFB -> Commentary on 29:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:28 TSK -> Commentary on 29:28 TSK -> Entry for 29:28 WEN -> Notes on 29:28 NTB -> Asaph; Levites; Music TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:28 - [In Context] The entire assembly worshiped the LORD as the singers sang and the trumpets blew, until all the burnt offerings were finished.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:29 JFB -> Commentary on 29:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:29 TSK -> Commentary on 29:29 TSK -> Entry for 29:29 WEN -> Notes on 29:29 NTB -> Asaph; Levites TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Hezekiah 29:29 - [In Context] Then the king and everyone with him bowed down in worship.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:30 JFB -> Commentary on 29:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:30 TSK -> Commentary on 29:30 TSK -> Entry for 29:30 WEN -> Notes on 29:30 NTB -> Asaph; Joy; Levites; Prophets TTT -> Kings; Praise; Temple, The First EBD -> Asaph; Heman; Hezekiah SBD -> Asaph; Hezekiah 29:30 - [In Context] King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to praise the LORD with the psalms of David and Asaph the seer. So they offered joyous praise and bowed down in worship.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:31 JFB -> Commentary on 29:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:31 TSK -> Commentary on 29:31 TSK -> Entry for 29:31 WEN -> Notes on 29:31 NTB -> Levites TTT -> Kings; Temple, The First EBD -> Burnt offering; Hezekiah SBD -> Hezekiah 29:31 - [In Context] Then Hezekiah declared, "The dedication ceremony has come to an end. Now bring your sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings to the Temple of the LORD." So the people brought their sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings, and those whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings, too.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:32 JFB -> Commentary on 29:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:32 TSK -> Commentary on 29:32 TSK -> Entry for 29:32 WEN -> Notes on 29:32 NTB -> Israel, Prophecies Concerning; Levites TTT -> Kings; Lamb, The; Temple, The First EBD -> Burnt offering; Hezekiah 29:32 - [In Context] The people brought to the LORD seventy bulls, one hundred rams, and two hundred lambs for burnt offerings.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:33 JFB -> Commentary on 29:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:33 TSK -> Commentary on 29:33 TSK -> Entry for 29:33 WEN -> Notes on 29:33 NTB -> Levites TTT -> Temple, The First EBD -> Burnt offering; Hezekiah 29:33 - [In Context] They also brought six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep as sacrifices.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:34 JFB -> Commentary on 29:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:34 TSK -> Commentary on 29:34 TSK -> Entry for 29:34 WEN -> Notes on 29:34 NTB -> Form; Levites; Minister, Christian; Obedience; Priest TTT -> Priests; Temple, The First; Uprightness EBD -> Burnt offering; Hezekiah 29:34 - [In Context] But there were too few priests to prepare all the burnt offerings, so their relatives the Levites helped them until the work was finished and until more priests had been purified. For the Levites had been more conscientious about purifying themselves than the priests.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:35 JFB -> Commentary on 29:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:35 TSK -> Commentary on 29:35 TSK -> Entry for 29:35 WEN -> Notes on 29:35 NTB -> Levites; Offerings TTT -> Temple, The First EBD -> Burnt offering; Hezekiah 29:35 - [In Context] There was an abundance of burnt offerings, along with the usual drink offerings, and a great deal of fat from the many peace offerings. So the Temple of the LORD was restored to service.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 29:36 JFB -> Commentary on 29:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 29:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 29:36 TSK -> Commentary on 29:36 TSK -> Entry for 29:36 WEN -> Notes on 29:36 NTB -> Joy; Levites EBD -> Hezekiah 29:36 - [In Context] And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced greatly because of what God had done for the people, for everything had been accomplished so quickly.
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:1 JFB -> Commentary on 30:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:1 TSK -> Commentary on 30:1 TSK -> Entry for 30:1 WEN -> Notes on 30:1 NTB -> Derision; Hezekiah; Influence; Liberality; Manasseh; Month; Passover; Proclamation; Revivals; Rulers TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The; Manasseh, The Tribe of EBD -> Pentateuch; Writing SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:1 - [In Context] King Hezekiah now sent word to all Israel and Judah, and he wrote letters of invitation to Ephraim and Manasseh. He asked everyone to come to the Temple of the LORD at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:2 JFB -> Commentary on 30:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:2 SRN -> Study Notes on 30:2 TSK -> Commentary on 30:2 TSK -> Entry for 30:2 WEN -> Notes on 30:2 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Form; King; Liberality; Month; Passover; Proclamation TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The SBD -> Month; Samaria, Country of 30:2 - [In Context] The king, his officials, and all the community of Jerusalem decided to celebrate Passover a month later than usual. F104
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:3 JFB -> Commentary on 30:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:3 TSK -> Commentary on 30:3 TSK -> Entry for 30:3 WEN -> Notes on 30:3 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Form; Liberality; Minister, Christian; Month; Passover; Proclamation TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:3 - [In Context] They were unable to celebrate it at the regular time because not enough priests could be purified by then, and the people had not yet assembled at Jerusalem.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:4 JFB -> Commentary on 30:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:4 TSK -> Commentary on 30:4 TSK -> Entry for 30:4 WEN -> Notes on 30:4 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Form; Liberality; Month; Passover; Proclamation SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:4 - [In Context] This plan for keeping the Passover seemed right to the king and all the people.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:5 JFB -> Commentary on 30:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:5 TSK -> Commentary on 30:5 TSK -> Entry for 30:5 WEN -> Notes on 30:5 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Form; Liberality; Minister, Christian; Month; Proclamation EBD -> Congregation SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:5 - [In Context] So they sent a proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba in the south to Dan in the north, inviting everyone to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. The people had not been celebrating it in great numbers as prescribed in the law.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:6 JFB -> Commentary on 30:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:6 TSK -> Commentary on 30:6 TSK -> Entry for 30:6 WEN -> Notes on 30:6 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Infidelity; Liberality; Month; Post; Proclamation; Repentance; Scoffing TTT -> Backsliding; Scorning and Mocking EBD -> Post; Writing SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:6 - [In Context] At the king's command, messengers were sent throughout Israel and Judah. They carried letters which said: "O people of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, F105 so that he will return to the few of us who have survived the conquest of the Assyrian kings.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:7 JFB -> Commentary on 30:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:7 TSK -> Commentary on 30:7 TSK -> Entry for 30:7 WEN -> Notes on 30:7 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Example; Liberality; Month; Proclamation; Repentance; Scoffing TTT -> Scorning and Mocking EBD -> Writing SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:7 - [In Context] Do not be like your ancestors and relatives who abandoned the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and became an object of derision, as you yourselves can see.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:8 JFB -> Commentary on 30:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:8 TSK -> Commentary on 30:8 TSK -> Entry for 30:8 WEN -> Notes on 30:8 NTB -> Backsliders; Church; Derision; Liberality; Month; Proclamation; Repentance; Scoffing; Self-Will TTT -> Scorning and Mocking; Self-will and Stubbornness EBD -> Writing SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:8 - [In Context] Do not be stubborn, as they were, but submit yourselves to the LORD. Come to his Temple which he has set apart as holy forever. Worship the LORD your God so that his fierce anger will turn away from you.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:9 JFB -> Commentary on 30:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:9 TSK -> Commentary on 30:9 TSK -> Entry for 30:9 WEN -> Notes on 30:9 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; God (continued); Liberality; Month; Proclamation; Repentance; Scoffing TTT -> Scorning and Mocking EBD -> Writing SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:9 - [In Context] For if you return to the LORD, your relatives and your children will be treated mercifully by their captors, and they will be able to return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:10 JFB -> Commentary on 30:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:10 TSK -> Commentary on 30:10 TSK -> Entry for 30:10 WEN -> Notes on 30:10 NTB -> Backsliders; Derision; Infidelity; Liberality; Month; Post; Proclamation; Scoffing TTT -> Scorning and Mocking; Zebulun, The Tribe of SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:10 - [In Context] The messengers went from town to town throughout Ephraim and Manasseh and as far as the territory of Zebulun. But most of the people just laughed at the messengers and made fun of them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:11 JFB -> Commentary on 30:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:11 TSK -> Commentary on 30:11 TSK -> Entry for 30:11 WEN -> Notes on 30:11 NTB -> Asher; Backsliders; Liberality; Month; Repentance; Zebulun TTT -> Asher, The Tribe of; Manasseh, The Tribe of; Zebulun, The Tribe of SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:11 - [In Context] However, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and went to Jerusalem.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:12 JFB -> Commentary on 30:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:12 TSK -> Commentary on 30:12 TSK -> Entry for 30:12 WEN -> Notes on 30:12 NTB -> Backsliders; Liberality; Month SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:12 - [In Context] At the same time, God's hand was on the people in the land of Judah, giving them a strong desire to unite in obeying the orders of the king and his officials, who were following the word of the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:13 JFB -> Commentary on 30:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:13 TSK -> Commentary on 30:13 TSK -> Entry for 30:13 WEN -> Notes on 30:13 NTB -> Month SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:13 - [In Context] And so a huge crowd assembled at Jerusalem in midspring F106 to celebrate Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:14 JFB -> Commentary on 30:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:14 TSK -> Commentary on 30:14 TSK -> Entry for 30:14 WEN -> Notes on 30:14 NTB -> Iconoclasm; Idolatry; Month EBD -> Kidron SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:14 - [In Context] They set to work and removed the pagan altars from Jerusalem. They took away all the incense altars and threw them into the Kidron Valley.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:15 JFB -> Commentary on 30:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:15 TSK -> Commentary on 30:15 TSK -> Entry for 30:15 WEN -> Notes on 30:15 NTB -> Minister, Christian; Month TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:15 - [In Context] On the appointed day in midspring, one month later than usual, F107 the people slaughtered their Passover lambs. Then the priests and Levites became ashamed, so they purified themselves and brought burnt offerings to the Temple of the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:16 JFB -> Commentary on 30:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:16 TSK -> Commentary on 30:16 TSK -> Entry for 30:16 WEN -> Notes on 30:16 NTB -> Month TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The EBD -> Passover SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:16 - [In Context] They took their places at the Temple according to the regulations found in the law of Moses, the man of God. The Levites brought the sacrificial blood to the priests, who then sprinkled it on the altar.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:17 JFB -> Commentary on 30:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:17 TSK -> Commentary on 30:17 TSK -> Entry for 30:17 WEN -> Notes on 30:17 NTB -> Form; Month; Passover; Proxy TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:17 - [In Context] Since many of the people there had not purified themselves, the Levites had to slaughter their Passover lambs for them, to set them apart for the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:18 JFB -> Commentary on 30:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:18 TSK -> Commentary on 30:18 TSK -> Entry for 30:18 WEN -> Notes on 30:18 NTB -> Ephraim; Form; Intercession; Israel; Issachar; Month; Seekers; Zebulun TTT -> Ephraim, Tribe of; Feast of the Passover, The; Goodness of God, The; Issachar, The Tribe of; Pardon; Prayer, Intercessory SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:18 - [In Context] Most of those who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun had not purified themselves. But King Hezekiah prayed for them, and they were allowed to eat the Passover meal anyway, even though this was contrary to God's laws. For Hezekiah said, "May the LORD, who is good, pardon those
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:19 JFB -> Commentary on 30:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:19 TSK -> Commentary on 30:19 TSK -> Entry for 30:19 WEN -> Notes on 30:19 NTB -> Church; Form; Heart; Intercession; Israel; Month; Seekers TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The; Seeking God SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:19 - [In Context] who decide to follow the LORD, the God of their ancestors, even though they are not properly cleansed for the ceremony."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:20 JFB -> Commentary on 30:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:20 TSK -> Commentary on 30:20 TSK -> Entry for 30:20 WEN -> Notes on 30:20 NTB -> Form; Israel; Month TTT -> Feast of the Passover, The SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:20 - [In Context] And the LORD listened to Hezekiah's prayer and healed the people.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:21 JFB -> Commentary on 30:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:21 TSK -> Commentary on 30:21 TSK -> Entry for 30:21 WEN -> Notes on 30:21 NTB -> Feasts; Israel; Joy; Month TTT -> Church of Israel; Music; Praise SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:21 - [In Context] So the people of Israel who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy. Each day the Levites and priests sang to the LORD, accompanied by loud instruments. F108
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:22 JFB -> Commentary on 30:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:22 TSK -> Commentary on 30:22 TSK -> Entry for 30:22 WEN -> Notes on 30:22 NTB -> Feasts; Israel; Levites; Month TTT -> Levites, The SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:22 - [In Context] Hezekiah encouraged the Levites for the skill they displayed as they served the LORD. So for seven days the celebration continued. Peace offerings were sacrificed, and the people confessed their sins to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:23 JFB -> Commentary on 30:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:23 TSK -> Commentary on 30:23 TSK -> Entry for 30:23 WEN -> Notes on 30:23 NTB -> Feasts; Israel; Joy; Month; Protracted Meetings SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:23 - [In Context] The entire assembly then decided to continue the festival another seven days, so they celebrated joyfully for another week.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:24 JFB -> Commentary on 30:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:24 TSK -> Commentary on 30:24 TSK -> Entry for 30:24 WEN -> Notes on 30:24 NTB -> Feasts; Israel; Month SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:24 - [In Context] King Hezekiah gave the people one thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for offerings, and the officials donated one thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep. Meanwhile, many more priests purified themselves.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:25 JFB -> Commentary on 30:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:25 TSK -> Commentary on 30:25 TSK -> Entry for 30:25 WEN -> Notes on 30:25 NTB -> Feasts; Israel; Month SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:25 - [In Context] The entire assembly of Judah rejoiced, including the priests, the Levites, all who came from the land of Israel, the foreigners who came to the festival, and all those who lived in Judah.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:26 JFB -> Commentary on 30:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:26 TSK -> Commentary on 30:26 TSK -> Entry for 30:26 WEN -> Notes on 30:26 NTB -> Feasts; Israel; Joy; Month SBD -> Samaria, Country of 30:26 - [In Context] There was great joy in the city, for Jerusalem had not seen a celebration like this one since the days of Solomon, King David's son.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 30:27 JFB -> Commentary on 30:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 30:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 30:27 TSK -> Commentary on 30:27 TSK -> Entry for 30:27 WEN -> Notes on 30:27 NTB -> Church; Heaven; Month; Prayer; Priest; Temple; Worship TTT -> Prayer SPG -> Devotional using 30:27 30:27 - [In Context] Then the Levitical priests stood and blessed the people, and God heard them from his holy dwelling in heaven.
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:1 JFB -> Commentary on 31:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 31:1 TSK -> Commentary on 31:1 TSK -> Entry for 31:1 WEN -> Notes on 31:1 NTB -> Ephraim; Hezekiah; Influence; Liberality; Revivals; Rulers TTT -> Ephraim, Tribe of; High Places; Idolatry; Manasseh, The Tribe of SBD -> High places; Idolatry 31:1 - [In Context] Now when the festival ended, the Israelites who attended went to all the towns of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh, and they smashed the sacred pillars, cut down the Asherah poles, and removed the pagan shrines and altars. After this, the Israelites returned to their own towns and homes.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:2 JFB -> Commentary on 31:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:2 TSK -> Commentary on 31:2 TSK -> Entry for 31:2 WEN -> Notes on 31:2 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Music; Priest; Thankfulness TTT -> Thanksgiving EBD -> Courses; Encamp 31:2 - [In Context] Hezekiah then organized the priests and Levites into divisions to offer the burnt offerings and peace offerings, and to worship and give thanks and praise to the LORD at the gates of the Temple.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:3 JFB -> Commentary on 31:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:3 TSK -> Commentary on 31:3 TSK -> Entry for 31:3 WEN -> Notes on 31:3 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Moon; New Moon TTT -> Feast of the New Moon, The; Sacrifices 31:3 - [In Context] The king also made a personal contribution of animals for the daily morning and evening burnt offerings, as well as for the weekly Sabbath festivals and monthly new moon festivals, and for the other annual festivals as required in the law of the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:4 JFB -> Commentary on 31:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:4 TSK -> Commentary on 31:4 TSK -> Entry for 31:4 WEN -> Notes on 31:4 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest TTT -> Levites, The; Ministers; Sheep 31:4 - [In Context] In addition, he required the people in Jerusalem to bring the prescribed portion of their income to the priests and Levites, so they could devote themselves fully to the law of the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:5 JFB -> Commentary on 31:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:5 TSK -> Commentary on 31:5 TSK -> Entry for 31:5 WEN -> Notes on 31:5 NTB -> Church And State; Date; First Fruits; Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest; Tithes TTT -> First Fruits, The; Honey; Levites, The; Oil; Palm-tree, The; Sheep; Tithe; Wine EBD -> Tithe SBD -> Dates 31:5 - [In Context] The people responded immediately and generously with the first of their crops and grain, new wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a tithe of all they owned.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:6 JFB -> Commentary on 31:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:6 TSK -> Commentary on 31:6 TSK -> Entry for 31:6 WEN -> Notes on 31:6 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest; Tithes TTT -> Ox, The; Sheep; Tithe EBD -> Tithe 31:6 - [In Context] The people who had moved to Judah from Israel, and the people of Judah themselves, brought in the tithes of their cattle and sheep and a tithe of the things that had been dedicated to the LORD their God, and they piled them up in great heaps.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:7 JFB -> Commentary on 31:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:7 SRN -> Study Notes on 31:7 TSK -> Commentary on 31:7 TSK -> Entry for 31:7 WEN -> Notes on 31:7 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest; Tithes 31:7 - [In Context] The first of these tithes was brought in late spring, F109 and the heaps continued to grow until early autumn. F110
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:8 JFB -> Commentary on 31:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:8 TSK -> Commentary on 31:8 TSK -> Entry for 31:8 WEN -> Notes on 31:8 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest; Tithes 31:8 - [In Context] When Hezekiah and his officials came and saw these huge piles, they thanked the LORD and his people Israel!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:9 JFB -> Commentary on 31:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:9 WEN -> Notes on 31:9 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest; Tithes 31:9 - [In Context] "Where did all this come from?" Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:10 JFB -> Commentary on 31:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:10 TSK -> Commentary on 31:10 TSK -> Entry for 31:10 WEN -> Notes on 31:10 NTB -> Ahitub; Azariah; Church And State; God (continued); Hezekiah; Liberality; Priest; Tithes EBD -> Azariah SBD -> Azariah 31:10 - [In Context] And Azariah the high priest, from the family of Zadok, replied, "Since the people began bringing their gifts to the LORD's Temple, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, for the LORD has blessed his people."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:11 JFB -> Commentary on 31:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:11 TSK -> Commentary on 31:11 TSK -> Entry for 31:11 WEN -> Notes on 31:11 NTB -> Church And State; Hezekiah; Levites; Priest; Tithes TTT -> Dedication; Levites, The; Offerings EBD -> Azariah 31:11 - [In Context] Hezekiah decided to have storerooms prepared in the Temple of the LORD, and this was done.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:12 JFB -> Commentary on 31:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:12 TSK -> Commentary on 31:12 TSK -> Entry for 31:12 WEN -> Notes on 31:12 NTB -> Church And State; Cononiah; Hezekiah; Levites; Priest; Shimei; Tithes TTT -> Dedication; Faithfulness; Levites, The; Offerings; Tithe EBD -> Azariah; Shimei SBD -> Cononiah; Shimei 31:12 - [In Context] Then all the gifts and tithes were faithfully brought to the Temple. Conaniah the Levite was put in charge, assisted by his brother Shimei.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:13 JFB -> Commentary on 31:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:13 TSK -> Commentary on 31:13 TSK -> Entry for 31:13 WEN -> Notes on 31:13 NTB -> Asahel; Azariah; Azaziah; Benaiah; Church And State; Cononiah; Eliel; Hezekiah; Ismachiah; Jehiel; Jozabad; Levites; Mahath; Nahath; Priest; Shimei TTT -> Levites, The EBD -> Asahel; Azariah; Azaziah; Captain; Eliel; Jerimoth; Nahath; Shimei SBD -> Asahel; Azariah; Azaziah; Benaiah; Cononiah; Eliel; Ismachiah; Jehiel; Jerimoth; Jozabad; Mahath; Nahath; Shimei 31:13 - [In Context] The supervisors under them were Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah. These appointments were made by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the chief official in the Temple of God.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:14 JFB -> Commentary on 31:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:14 TSK -> Commentary on 31:14 TSK -> Entry for 31:14 WEN -> Notes on 31:14 NTB -> Church And State; Free-Will Offerings; Hezekiah; Imnah; Kore; Levites; Priest TTT -> Levites, The EBD -> Kore SBD -> Imnah; Kore 31:14 - [In Context] Kore son of Imnah the Levite, who was the gatekeeper at the East Gate, was put in charge of distributing the freewill offerings of God, the gifts, and the things that had been dedicated to the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:15 JFB -> Commentary on 31:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:15 TSK -> Commentary on 31:15 TSK -> Entry for 31:15 WEN -> Notes on 31:15 NTB -> Amariah; Church And State; Eden; Hezekiah; Jeshua; Levites; Miniamin; Priest; Shecaniah; Shemaiah TTT -> Levites, The EBD -> Amariah; Jeshua; Shecaniah; Shemaiah SBD -> Amariah; Eden; Jeshua; Miniamin; Shechaniah; Shemaiah 31:15 - [In Context] His faithful assistants were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah. They distributed the gifts among the families of priests in their towns, by their divisions, dividing the gifts fairly among young and old alike.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:16 JFB -> Commentary on 31:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:16 TSK -> Commentary on 31:16 TSK -> Entry for 31:16 WEN -> Notes on 31:16 NTB -> Amariah; Children; Church And State; Hezekiah; Levites; Pension; Priest TTT -> Levites, The 31:16 - [In Context] They also distributed the gifts to all males three years old or older, regardless of their place in the genealogical records, who came daily to the LORD's Temple to perform their official duties, by their divisions.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:17 JFB -> Commentary on 31:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:17 TSK -> Commentary on 31:17 TSK -> Entry for 31:17 WEN -> Notes on 31:17 NTB -> Amariah; Church And State; Hezekiah; Levites; Pension; Priest TTT -> Levites, The SBD -> High priest 31:17 - [In Context] And they distributed gifts to the priests who were listed in the genealogical records by families, and to the Levites twenty years old or older who were listed according to their jobs and their divisions.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:18 JFB -> Commentary on 31:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:18 TSK -> Commentary on 31:18 TSK -> Entry for 31:18 WEN -> Notes on 31:18 NTB -> Amariah; Church And State; Hezekiah; Levites; Pension; Priest TTT -> Levites, The 31:18 - [In Context] Food allotments were also given to all the families listed in the genealogical records, including the little babies, the wives, and the sons and daughters. For they had all been faithful in purifying themselves.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:19 JFB -> Commentary on 31:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:19 TSK -> Commentary on 31:19 TSK -> Entry for 31:19 NTB -> Amariah; Church And State; Hezekiah; Levites; Priest TTT -> Genealogies; Levites, The 31:19 - [In Context] As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who were living in the open villages around the towns, men were appointed to distribute portions to every male among the priests and to all the Levites listed in the genealogical records.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:20 JFB -> Commentary on 31:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:20 TSK -> Commentary on 31:20 TSK -> Entry for 31:20 NTB -> Hezekiah; Obedience 31:20 - [In Context] In this way, King Hezekiah handled the distribution throughout all Judah, doing what was pleasing and good in the sight of the LORD his God.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:21 JFB -> Commentary on 31:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:21 TSK -> Commentary on 31:21 TSK -> Entry for 31:21 NTB -> Diligence; Hezekiah; Liberality; Obedience; Seekers TTT -> Diligence; Law of Moses, The; Seeking God SPG -> Devotional using 31:21 31:21 - [In Context] In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow the law and the commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful.
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:1 JFB -> Commentary on 32:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:1 TSK -> Commentary on 32:1 TSK -> Entry for 32:1 WEN -> Notes on 32:1 NTB -> Assyria; Hezekiah; Jerusalem; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Sieges EBD -> Sennacherib 32:1 - [In Context] After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, giving orders for his army to break through their walls.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:2 JFB -> Commentary on 32:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:2 TSK -> Commentary on 32:2 TSK -> Entry for 32:2 WEN -> Notes on 32:2 NTB -> Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:2 - [In Context] When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib also intended to attack Jerusalem,
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:3 JFB -> Commentary on 32:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:3 TSK -> Commentary on 32:3 TSK -> Entry for 32:3 WEN -> Notes on 32:3 NTB -> Jerusalem; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Fountains and Springs; Sieges; Water EBD -> Sennacherib 32:3 - [In Context] he consulted with his officials and military advisers, and they decided to stop the flow of the springs outside the city.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:4 JFB -> Commentary on 32:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:4 TSK -> Commentary on 32:4 TSK -> Entry for 32:4 WEN -> Notes on 32:4 NTB -> Cedron; Gihon; Hezekiah; Jerusalem; Kidron; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Fountains and Springs; Sieges EBD -> Sennacherib 32:4 - [In Context] They organized a huge work crew to stop the flow of the springs, cutting off the brook that ran through the fields. For they said, "Why should the kings of Assyria come here and find plenty of water?"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:5 JFB -> Commentary on 32:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:5 SRN -> Study Notes on 32:5 TSK -> Commentary on 32:5 TSK -> Entry for 32:5 WEN -> Notes on 32:5 NTB -> Millo; Sennacherib; Shield; Siege; Tower TTT -> Arms, Military; Shields; Sieges; Spear; Walls EBD -> Fenced cities; Millo; Sennacherib SBD -> Arms, Armor; Fenced cities; Millo 32:5 - [In Context] Then Hezekiah further strengthened his defenses by repairing the wall wherever it was broken down and by adding to the fortifications and constructing a second wall outside the first. He also reinforced the Millo F111 in the City of David and manufactured large numbers of weapons and shields.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:6 JFB -> Commentary on 32:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:6 TSK -> Commentary on 32:6 TSK -> Entry for 32:6 WEN -> Notes on 32:6 NTB -> Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Sieges EBD -> Sennacherib SBD -> Jerusalem 32:6 - [In Context] He appointed military officers over the people and asked them to assemble before him in the square at the city gate. Then Hezekiah encouraged them with this address:
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:7 JFB -> Commentary on 32:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:7 TSK -> Commentary on 32:7 TSK -> Entry for 32:7 WEN -> Notes on 32:7 NTB -> Courage; Faith; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Sieges EBD -> Sennacherib 32:7 - [In Context] "Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:8 JFB -> Commentary on 32:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:8 TSK -> Commentary on 32:8 TSK -> Entry for 32:8 WEN -> Notes on 32:8 NTB -> Courage; Faith; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Sieges; Trust EBD -> Flesh; Sennacherib 32:8 - [In Context] He may have a great army, but they are just men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!" These words greatly encouraged the people.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:9 JFB -> Commentary on 32:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:9 TSK -> Commentary on 32:9 TSK -> Entry for 32:9 WEN -> Notes on 32:9 NTB -> Lachish; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Armies EBD -> Hezekiah; Sennacherib SBD -> Hezekiah 32:9 - [In Context] Then King Sennacherib of Assyria, while still besieging the town of Lachish, sent officials to Jerusalem with this message for Hezekiah and all the people in the city:
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:10 JFB -> Commentary on 32:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:10 TSK -> Commentary on 32:10 TSK -> Entry for 32:10 WEN -> Notes on 32:10 NTB -> Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:10 - [In Context] "This is what King Sennacherib of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you think you can survive my siege of Jerusalem?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:11 JFB -> Commentary on 32:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:11 TSK -> Commentary on 32:11 TSK -> Entry for 32:11 WEN -> Notes on 32:11 NTB -> Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:11 - [In Context] Hezekiah has said, 'The LORD our God will rescue us from the king of Assyria.' Surely Hezekiah is misleading you, sentencing you to death by famine and thirst!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:12 JFB -> Commentary on 32:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:12 SRN -> Study Notes on 32:12 TSK -> Commentary on 32:12 TSK -> Entry for 32:12 WEN -> Notes on 32:12 NTB -> Incense; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:12 - [In Context] Surely you must realize that Hezekiah is the very person who destroyed all the LORD's shrines and altars. He commanded Judah and Jerusalem to worship at only the one altar at the Temple and to make sacrifices on it alone.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:13 JFB -> Commentary on 32:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:13 TSK -> Commentary on 32:13 TSK -> Entry for 32:13 WEN -> Notes on 32:13 NTB -> Presumption; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Presumption EBD -> Sennacherib 32:13 - [In Context] "Surely you must realize what I and the other kings of Assyria before me have done to all the people of the earth! Were any of the gods of those nations able to rescue their people from my power?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:14 JFB -> Commentary on 32:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:14 TSK -> Commentary on 32:14 TSK -> Entry for 32:14 WEN -> Notes on 32:14 NTB -> Presumption; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Presumption EBD -> Sennacherib 32:14 - [In Context] Name just one time when any god, anywhere, was able to rescue his people from me! What makes you think your God can do any better?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:15 JFB -> Commentary on 32:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:15 TSK -> Commentary on 32:15 TSK -> Entry for 32:15 WEN -> Notes on 32:15 NTB -> Infidelity; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:15 - [In Context] Don't let Hezekiah fool you! Don't let him deceive you like this! I say it again – no god of any nation has ever yet been able to rescue his people from me or my ancestors. How much less will your God rescue you from my power!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:16 JFB -> Commentary on 32:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:16 TSK -> Commentary on 32:16 TSK -> Entry for 32:16 WEN -> Notes on 32:16 NTB -> Infidelity; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:16 - [In Context] And Sennacherib's officials further mocked the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah, heaping insult upon insult.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:17 JFB -> Commentary on 32:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:17 TSK -> Commentary on 32:17 TSK -> Entry for 32:17 WEN -> Notes on 32:17 NTB -> Infidelity; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:17 - [In Context] The king also sent letters scorning the LORD, the God of Israel. He wrote, "Just as the gods of all the other nations failed to rescue their people from my power, so the God of Hezekiah will also fail."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:18 JFB -> Commentary on 32:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:18 TSK -> Commentary on 32:18 TSK -> Entry for 32:18 WEN -> Notes on 32:18 NTB -> Infidelity; Jews; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Sieges EBD -> Hebrew language; Sennacherib 32:18 - [In Context] The Assyrian officials who brought the letters shouted this in the Hebrew language to the people gathered on the walls of the city, trying to terrify them so it would be easier to capture the city.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:19 JFB -> Commentary on 32:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:19 TSK -> Commentary on 32:19 TSK -> Entry for 32:19 WEN -> Notes on 32:19 NTB -> Blasphemy; Infidelity; Self-Exaltation; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:19 - [In Context] These officials talked about the God of Jerusalem as though he were one of the pagan gods, made by human hands.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:20 JFB -> Commentary on 32:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:20 TSK -> Commentary on 32:20 TSK -> Entry for 32:20 WEN -> Notes on 32:20 NTB -> Prayer; Sennacherib; Siege TTT -> Prayer; Prayer, Intercessory EBD -> Prayer; Sennacherib 32:20 - [In Context] Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:21 JFB -> Commentary on 32:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:21 TSK -> Commentary on 32:21 TSK -> Entry for 32:21 WEN -> Notes on 32:21 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Children; God (continued); Parricide; Prayer; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib SBD -> Adrammelech; Governor 32:21 - [In Context] And the LORD sent an angel who destroyed the Assyrian army with all its commanders and officers. So Sennacherib returned home in disgrace to his own land. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him there with a sword.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:22 JFB -> Commentary on 32:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:22 TSK -> Commentary on 32:22 TSK -> Entry for 32:22 WEN -> Notes on 32:22 NTB -> God (continued); Prayer; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Sennacherib 32:22 - [In Context] That is how the LORD rescued Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the others who threatened them. So there was peace at last throughout the land.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 32:23 JFB -> Commentary on 32:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 32:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 32:23 TSK -> Commentary on 32:23 TSK -> Entry for 32:23 WEN -> Notes on 32:23 NTB -> Prayer; Sennacherib; Siege EBD -> Hezekiah; Isaiah; Sennacherib 32:23 - [In Context] From then on King Hezekiah became highly respected among the surrounding nations, and many gifts for the LORD arrived at Jerusalem, with valuable presents for King Hezekiah, too.
FOOTNOTES: F103: Hebrew on the first day of the first month. This day of the Hebrew lunar calendar occurs in March or early April. F104: Hebrew in the second month. This month of the Hebrew lunar calendar usually occurs in April and May. F105: Israel is the name that God gave to Jacob. F106: Hebrew in the second month. This month of the Hebrew lunar calendar usually occurs in April and May. F107: Hebrew On the fourteenth day of the second month. This day of the Hebrew lunar calendar occurs in late April or early May. F108: Or sang to the LORD with all their strength. F109: Hebrew in the third month. This month of the Hebrew lunar calendar usually occurs in May and June. F110: Hebrew in the seventh month. This month of the Hebrew lunar calendar usually occurs in September and October. F111: Or the supporting terraces.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.