Bible Commentary

Howbeit in [the business of] the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was [done] in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all [that was] in his heart. 31. ambassadors ] Lit. “interpreters.” to inquire of the wonder ] According … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:31”

This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works. 30. stopped ] Cp. 2Ch 32:3-4. the upper watercourse ] R.V. the upper spring of the waters. Gihon ] The upper spring of Gihon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:30”

Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much. 29. cities ] The context suggests that these cities were meant chiefly as places of refuge for the flocks and herds in time of war. substance very much ] R.V. very much substance. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:29”

Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. 28. cotes for flocks ] A.V. here follows LXX. Vulg. and R.V. (following the Massoretic text) flocks in folds. The “cotes” or “folds” were enclosures with high stone walls as a defence against … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:28”

And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honor: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; 27. riches and honour ] Cp. 2Ki 20:13 (= Isa 39:2). shields ] If the text be correct we must … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:27”

Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, [both] he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. 26. humbled himself ] Cp. 2Ki 20:19. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Hezekiah humbled himself – Perhaps this is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:26”

But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit [done] unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem. 25. his heart was lifted up ] Cp. 2Ch 32:31; 2Ki 20:12-15. wrath ] Heb. qeeph, a visitation of divine wrath; cp. 2Ch 19:2; 2Ch 19:10; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:25”

In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spoke unto him, and he gave him a sign. 24 33 (cp. 2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38, 39)). Hezekiah’s Sickness. The Ambassadors from Babylon. Hezekiah’s Death 24. In those days ] The phrase is taken over from 2Ki 20:1, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:24”

And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. 23. brought gifts ] Cp. Psa 68:29; Isa 18:7; Hag 2:7-8 (R.V.). presents ] R.V. precious things. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:23”

Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all [other], and guided them on every side. 22. guided them on every side ] The verb in Heb. is the same as in Psa 23:2 (“he leadeth me”). The LXX. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:22”