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2 Chronicles 29:36

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Chronicles 29:36

Verse 36 of 36

Scripture focus

And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was [done] suddenly.

2 Chronicles 29:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:36

Theological / Devotional

Rejoiced. David and the people rejoiced greatly over the offerings brought in for the building of the Temple (1 Chron. 29:9), and the people returned to their homes “joyful and glad of heart” after the dedication of the Temple (1 Kings 8:66). “All the princes and all the people rejoiced” when offerings were brought in to restore the Temple in the days of Joash (2 Chron. 24:10). There is no deeper and holier joy than that which comes from a participation with God in His service.

Prepared the people. They rejoiced over what God had done for the people in preparing their hearts for participation in the worship of that occasion and for bringing about a restoration of the Temple services, which for some years had been discontinued.

Done suddenly. Hezekiah had only recently taken the throne, and there had been little time to bring about a change from the apostasy of Ahaz to the present loyalty to Jehovah. The hand of God was seen in the sudden turn from indifference and hostility to joyous participation in the worship of God. This was truly ground for great joy.

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