36<\/strong>. that God had prepared the people<\/em> ] R.V. because of that which God had prepared for the people<\/strong>. It was God, not Hezekiah, who had done it all.<\/p>\n suddenly<\/em> ] In the very first year of Hezekiah’s reign (2Ch 29:3<\/span>).<\/p>\n 2Ch 29:36<\/span><\/p>\n For the thing was done suddenly.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Quickly done<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>In the realm of nature.<\/p>\n (1)<\/strong> Storms.<\/p>\n (2)<\/strong> Earthquakes.<\/p>\n (3)<\/strong> The transition of the seasons.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>In the realm of providence.<\/p>\n (1)<\/strong> Israels deliverance at the Red Sea.<\/p>\n (2)<\/strong> The elevation of Saul to the throne of Israel.<\/p>\n (3)<\/strong> Nebuchadnezzars humiliation.<\/p>\n 3. <\/strong>In the realm of grace.<\/p>\n (1)<\/strong> The conversion of Manasseh, of Saul the persecutor.<\/p>\n (2)<\/strong> Revivals in churches.<\/p>\n Suddenly<\/strong><\/p>\n Observe the conjunction of words: prepared–suddenly. That is the true order of progress–preparation as to process, suddenness as to revelation. As the volcano, it is always gathering its heat, the moment of explosion is sudden; it always comes unexpectedly; it is like death itself, for though we have reckoned about the time death will come, when he does come his white ghastliness makes us forget our preparation and say, It was so sudden at the last! Have some of us not had preparation enough? Is it not time now for enthusiasm? We have heard thousands of discourses; we have attended thousands of religious services; we have even gone so far as to criticise the services we have attended. Has there not been preparation enough? Is it not time for a little suddenness, outburst, genuine enthusiasm? The Lord shall suddenly come to His temple. Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host; and yet all the ages had been preparing for that one moment. Eternity had been waiting for that crisis, and yet even then it was said, And suddenly. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, a sound as of a rushing, mighty wind. . . . Yet, though apparently so unexpected, this is that which was spoken by <\/strong>the prophet Joel. (J<\/em>. Parker, D<\/em>.D<\/em>.)<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Verse 36<\/span>. And Hezekiah rejoiced<\/B><\/I>] Both he and the people rejoiced that God had prepared their hearts to bring about so great a reformation in so short a time; for<\/I>, it is added, the thing was<\/I> done suddenly<\/I>. The king’s example and influence were here, under God, the grand spring of all those mighty and effectual movements. What amazing power and influence has God lodged with kings<\/I>! They can sway a whole empire nearly as they please; and when they declare themselves in behalf of religion, they have the people<\/I> uniformly on their side. Kings<\/I>, on this very ground, are no indifferent beings; they must be either a great curse or a great blessing to the people whom they govern.<\/P> <\/p>\n It was, as a very great, so a sudden change, that the people, who but the other day were so ready to comply with wicked Ahaz in his idolatrous and impious prescriptions, were now so free and forward in Gods service; whereby it plainly appeared to be the work of the Almighty God changing their hearts by his Holy Spirit. <\/P> <\/p>\n And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people<\/strong>,…. To see things go on so well, which foreboded good unto them: and particularly<\/p>\n that God had prepared the people<\/strong>; disposed and directed their hearts in such a manner as to yield such a cheerful obedience to the will of God, and show such a hearty regard to his worship and service, and the restoration of it:<\/p>\n for the thing was done suddenly<\/strong>; whereby it the more appeared that they were under a divine influence, which so quickly and powerfully wrought upon them to engage in this work, and needed not arguments and persuasions to bring them to it.<\/p>\n (36) And Hezekiah rejoiced.<\/strong>So of David and his people (1Ch. 29:9<\/span>; 1Ch. 29:22<\/span>). (Comp. also 2Ch. 7:10<\/span>.)<\/p>\n That God had prepared.<\/strong>In the Hebrew the article<\/em> is used instead of the relative:<\/em> a construction characteristic of the chronicler (1Ch. 26:28<\/span>). Render: And Hezekiah rejoiced . . . over that which God had set in order for the people, viz., the long-suspended ordinances of the Temple worship (1Ch. 12:39<\/span>; 1Ch. 15:1<\/span>). Perhaps, however, l<\/em>m,<\/em> for the people, is the mere accusative after the verb, and the sense is rejoiced because God had prepared the people (2Sa. 3:30<\/span>).<\/p>\n For the thing . . . suddenly.<\/strong>Literally, for on a sudden happened the matter.<\/em> On a sudden, be-pithom,<\/em> here only; elsewhere simply pithom.<\/em> Comp. the synonymous rga<\/em> and be-rga<\/em> (Psa. 6:10<\/span>; Job. 21:13<\/span>). The hand of God was seen in the speed with which the revolution was effected, and the sudden turn of the princes and people from indifference to glad alacrity. (Comp. 2Ch. 30:12<\/span>.)<\/p>\n 2Ch 29:36<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>And all the people, that God had prepared the people<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> And all the people, because that the Lord had raised their hearts. <\/em>Houbigant. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS.<\/strong>1st, No sooner has the crown devolved to Hezekiah, than with unremitting zeal he sets himself to repair the late desolations of God’s house, and recover the people from their dreadful apostacy. His heart was as right with God as David’s, and religion his first and great concern. Happy the land that has such a king! <\/p>\n 1. He opens and repairs the doors of God’s house, wherein of late had neither been incense nor offering. Probably, though no public service had been maintained there, the sacred fire was still preserved. 2nd, The first service necessary was, the thorough cleansing of the house of the Lord, which had been so long neglected; and to this the principal Levites then addressed themselves with diligence and earnestness, according to the commandment of the king, and agreeably to God’s will, assembling their brethren, and uniting in the same work: many hands, and zeal for the cause, made great dispatch. In eight days they had thoroughly purged the house, and brightened the vessels of service; and in eight more the courts were cleansed. Thus began the happy year; and Hezekiah with pleasure heard that all things were ready for renewing the interrupted worship of God. Note; <\/em>(1.) Much may be done in a short time, when we are truly engaged in the work. (2.) When zealous ministers lead the way, they provoke their brethren to jealousy. (3.) If they <\/em>were so careful to purge the temple from filth, how much more so should we <\/em>be, who are consecrated priests unto God, to cleanse the temple of our hearts from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, that God alone may be exalted there? <\/p>\n 3rdly, No sooner is the house ready, than Hezekiah is eager to be there. Early the next morning he arose, summoned the rulers to attend him, and went up to the courts of God’s sanctuary. 2. Burnt-offerings of thanksgiving accompanied the sacrifices of atonement. When God is reconciled, praise and thankfulness are our bounden duty. 4. As the ministrations were renewed, Hezekiah exhorts the people to supply God’s altar liberally, and to draw near to him as his reconciled people: nor were they backward to receive the exhortation; but willingly, according to their abilities, they brought, the more generous, burnt-offerings which were wholly consumed, and others, peace-offerings in abundance, on part of which themselves feasted. Note;<\/em> (1.) They who love God’s altar will delight to support the service. (2.) Past neglect should quicken us to more abundant diligence. <\/p>\n 5. The priests were not sufficient in number to offer the sacrifices; many of them had been defiled with idols, and might be suspended from their office; others wanted zeal for the service, and neglected to sanctify themselves. The Levites, in general, had been more upright, and many of them were now employed in helping to slay the sacrifices, for want of more priests to whom that office properly belonged: and this, though not according to the law, was, from the necessity of the case, dispensed with. Note; <\/em>(1.) They who should be the first to encourage the revival of godliness are, to their shame, often the last. (2.) When the heart is upright and zealous for God, and they whose duty it is to labour in the ministry are negligent, God will not blame what men may call irregularity in the service. <\/p>\n 6. It was matter of universal joy to see the blessed change. The king and people could not but observe the hand of God, preparing and disposing them so readily to join in the service: and the expedition and ease with which the work was done, was a farther manifestation of the divine blessing upon them. Note; <\/em>They who set about God’s work, though at first the difficulties seem arduous and insurmountable, will often find the mountain before Zerubbabel become a plain. God has men’s hearts in his hand, and can bow the most stubborn to ready compliance. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n How beautiful the face of things appears in Judah under the reign of Hezekiah, compared to the deplorable state in which we behold it under the reign of his father Ahaz. And oh! how much the conduct of men in power, and in exalted stations, operates upon all the inferior departments, both in church and state. But chiefly, my soul, let the improvements which arise out of this chapter tend to lead thee to the precious Jesus. And conceive how infinitely interesting and important must be that salvation of his, which was so uniformly made in all ages of the church the great means and end of purification, unto which, by faith, the people all directed their religious services. Oh! thou blessed reconciler, who hast made our peace in the blood of thy cross! by virtue of thy atoning blood and righteousness it is, that after all our unworthiness and the setting up of idols in our hearts, we are like the house of Judah under Hezekiah, again consecrated unto the Lord to approach in the name and the rich sacrifice of Jesus. Thou art the author and finisher, the means and the end, the sum and substance of all consolation to thy church, both militant and triumphant, by peace here and glory hereafter. Hail! blessed Jesus! I will love thee, O Lord, my strength; thou art my song of rejoicing all the day, for thou art become my salvation.<\/p>\n 2Ch 29:36 And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was [done] suddenly.<\/p>\n Ver. 36. For the thing was done suddenly.<\/strong> ] Which showed that there was much of God in it. Church businesses usually go on but slowly. Sed nescit tarda molimina Spiritus Sancti gratia,<\/em> saith Ambrose. The Spirit makes quick work.<\/p>\n Hezekiah rejoiced: Both Hezekiah and the people rejoiced, that God had prepared the hearts of the people to bring about so great and glorious a reformation in so short a time. This good king’s example and influence were here, as in many other cases, under God, the grand spring of all those mighty movements. 1Ch 29:9, 1Ch 29:17, Ezr 6:22, 1Th 3:8, 1Th 3:9 <\/p>\n God: 2Ch 30:12, 1Ch 29:18, Psa 10:17, Pro 16:1 <\/p>\n the thing: Act 2:41 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Deu 12:12 – And ye 1Ki 8:66 – joyful 2Ch 7:10 – glad 2Ch 15:15 – rejoiced Neh 4:6 – had a mind Neh 12:43 – offered Luk 1:17 – to make Luk 19:37 – the whole<\/p>\n 2Ch 29:36. Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people In this blessed turn of affairs, and the new face of religion which the kingdom had put on. That God had prepared the people Had changed their hearts by his Almighty Spirit. For it was plain his hand was in it, both because so many of those who, in the last reign, had doted on the idolatrous altars, were now so much in love with Gods altar; and because the thing was done suddenly; was brought about in so little time, and with little or no opposition. Those that go about the work of God in faith, and with resolution, will often find there is not that difficulty in it which they had apprehended. Only let magistrates and ministers do their parts toward the reforming of a land, and then let them trust God to do his, and ascribe to him the glory of what is done. <\/p>\n 29:36 And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had {r} prepared the people: for the thing was [done] suddenly.<\/p>\n (r) He shows that religion cannot proceed unless God touches the heart of the people.<\/p>\n And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was [done] suddenly. 36. that God had prepared the people ] R.V. because of that which God had prepared for the people. It was God, not Hezekiah, who had done it all. suddenly ] In the very first year … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 29:36”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commentary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11839"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11839\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
I.<\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>That God very often appears to work with a suddenness that is startling.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>The fact that although gods works may appear to be marvellously sudden, yet at the same time, they have been preceded by a preparation that has perhaps lasted for years. It was so in this particular case. Hezekiah thanked God for having prepared the people. Do you ask me how they were prepared? I think I could venture to answer that question by saying they were prepared by the very openness of the sin of the previous monarch. Ahaz had gone to such a tremendous length in iniquity that his very excesses of crime had awoke a counter-feeling amongst the people. So is it in everything. First in the realm of nature. The storm that comes with racehorse speed across the sky might doubtless be traced back to atmospheric agencies far, far remote. The storm is only a climax. As in the realm of nature, so in the realm of providence. The deliverance at the Red Sea–it appeared sudden–it was not. It was only one link in a long chain. From the very beginning God had determined how He would deliver His people. Is not it specially so in the realm of grace? Look at Manasseh, whom we have used as an example of sudden conversion. It at your leisure you refer to his history, you will find in the thirty-third chapter, eleventh and twelfth verses, the account of Gods preparation. And Manasseh was caught in the thorns, and was taken a captive to Babylon; and in his distress he sought the Lord. Take the case of Pentecost. If you read the second chapter of the Acts attentively, you will see that God had brought together at Jerusalem at one time an immense number of people out of every country, and I read they were devout men; that is, they were inquirers after the truth. God had heaped together prepared fuel, then He made Peter strike the spark which resulted in the grand Pentecostal blaze. So is it in revivals. A revival appears sudden, and yet it is only the result of previous preparation. You are revived and you say that you <\/strong>are revived suddenly. Let me ask you a question or two, and I think you will see there has been prior working. Did you have any troubles in your business? Did you lose a child? Were you sick? What an encouraging thought it is to every worker for God that mighty things can thus be accomplished in a moment. (A. G. Brown.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nFuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
2. He convokes the priests and Levites, who seem to have too much corresponded with the sad changes of the last reign, and to have testified little zeal for a reformation. In this august assembly, he laments the evils of their fathers, their neglect of God and his service; and justly ascribes thereto all the miseries that they had suffered, and under which they still groaned. He declares his oven intention to join himself solemnly in covenant with God; and admonishes them heartily to assist him in the restoration of God’s worship, and the reformation of the people. As priests and Levites, they were especially obliged to purify their own souls, and show zeal and diligence for others; the honour that God had put on them, should quicken them in his service; and, as the father of his people, he addresses them as sons; by every endearing entreaty engaging them to that which was so evidently their duty. Note; <\/em>(1.) They who neglect God’s ordinances, declare thereby their apostacy from him. The persons, or family, who neglect the lamp of God’s word, and offer no daily incense of prayer and praise, cannot but be in a terrible state of guilt. (2.) There is no way of averting God’s fierce anger, but by a penitent return to him in his instituted way. (3.) When through grace our heart is desirous to return, then there is hope. (4.) It is in vain to attempt reforming others, till we have first begun with our own souls. (5.) A negligent minister is a most criminal character. <\/p>\n
1. He opened the service with sacrifices of atonement for the people in general; all ranks and degrees having been great offenders, and priests and people alike culpable. One goat only was appointed; but, with a consciousness of their great transgressions, and their long neglect of sacrifices, they offered seven, the king and people solemnly confessing their iniquities, and laying their hands on the heads of their sacrifices. Note; <\/em>(1.) There is no returning to God without the atoning blood of Jesus; repentance, without that, could profit us nothing. (2.) They who by faith lay their hands on their Redeemer, shall find him a Saviour to the uttermost. <\/p>\n
3. While the offerings were burning, the Levites were, according to the disposition of David, praising God with instruments of music; and the king and people, now emboldened to draw near the throne of grace, repeatedly bowed the head and worshipped. Note; <\/em>All our praises and prayers are then acceptable, when they ascend in the name of Jesus Christ, and in the virtue of his one oblation once offered. <\/p>\nFuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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