2 Chronicles 29:2

See Gill on "2 Chronicles 28:26" John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. 2 Chronicles 29:1 INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 29 This chapter begins with the good reign of Hezekiah, who upon his accession to the throne opened the doors of the temple, 2 Chronicles 29:1, summoned the priests and Levites, and exhorted them to purge the temple, and restore the worship of it, 2 Chronicles 29:4, who accordingly set about the work immediately, and cleansed the temple, and, when they had done, reported it to the king, 2 Chronicles 29:12 upon which he, with the princes, went into the temple and offered sacrifices, 2 Chronicles 29:20 and ordered singers to sing at the offering of burnt offerings, 2 Chronicles 29:25 when he and his people offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in great abundance, 2 Chronicles 29:31. Ver. 1,2. Hezekiah began to reign,.... Of these two verses, See Gill on "2 Kings 18:2", See Gill on "2 Kings 18:3". 2 Chronicles 29:2 Ver. 2. See Gill on "2 Chronicles 29:1" 2 Chronicles 29:3 Ver. 3. He in the first year of his reign, in the first month,....

29:1-19 When Hezekiah came to the crown, he applied at once to work reform. Those who begin with God, begin at the right end of their work, and it will prosper accordingly. Those that turn their backs upon God's ordinances, may truly be said to forsake God himself. There are still such neglects, if the word be not duly read and opened, for that was signified by the lighting the lamps, and also if prayers and praise be not offered up, for that was signified by the burning incense. Neglect of God's worship was the cause of the calamities they had lain under. The Lord alone can prepare the heart of man for vital godliness: when much good is done in a little time, the glory must be ascribed to him; and all who love him or the souls of men, will rejoice therein. Let those that do good work, learn to do it well.

The treatment of Hezekiah's reign by the author of Chronicles is in marked contrast with that followed in the Book of Kings. The writer of Kings describes mainly civil affairs; the author of Chronicles gives a full account of Hezekiah's religious reformation. 2 Chronicles 29-31 contain matter, therefore, which is almost wholly new.

The beginning of his reign ( 2 Chronicles 29:1 , 2 Chronicles 29:2 ). Purification and consecration of the temple (vv. 3-36). - 2 Chronicles 29:1 and 2 Chronicles 29:2 . Age of Hezekiah, duration and spirit of his reign, as in 2 Kings 18:1-3 . With 2 Chronicles 29:3 the account of the restoration of the Jahve-worship begins. In the first year of his reign, in the first month, Hezekiah caused the temple doors to be opened, and the priests and Levites to assemble, in order that he might rouse them by an energetic address to purify the house of God from all the uncleannesses of idolatry ( 2 Chronicles 29:3-11 ). They, vigorously commencing the work, completed the purification of the temple with its courts and vessels in sixteen days, and reported to the king what had been done ( 2 Chronicles 29:12-19 ); and then the king and the chiefs of the city offered a great sacrifice to consecrate the purified sanctuary, upon which followed burnt-offerings, and sacrifices, and thankofferings of the whole assembly (vv. 20-36).

The versions and MSS. have the same reading with the Hebrew; the matter is of little importance, and with this interpretation none can mistake. [ 2 Chronicles 29 ]2 CHRONICLES 2CHRONICLES 29: 1 Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Hezekiah's good reign, 2 Chronicles 29:1, 2 Chronicles 29:2. He opens and repairs the doors of the temple, 2 Chronicles 29:3. He assembles and exhorts the priests and Levites, and proposes to renew the covenant with the Lord, 2 Chronicles 29:4-11. They all sanctify themselves and cleanse the temple, 2 Chronicles 29:12-17. They inform the king of their progress, 2 Chronicles 29:18, 2 Chronicles 29:19. He collects the rulers of the people: and they offer abundance of sin-offerings, and burnt-offerings, and worship the Lord, 2 Chronicles 29:20-30. Every part of the Divine service is arranged, and Hezekiah and all the people rejoice, 2 Chronicles 29:31-36. 2CHRONICLES 29: 2 He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.