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He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought <i>that which was</i> good and right and truth before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah, and he did what <i>was</i> good and right and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah did this throughout Judah; and he did what <i>was</i> good, right, and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah; and he did what was good, right and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah; and he did what <i>was</i> good, right, and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah; and he did what <i>was</i> good, right, and true before Yahweh his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah; and he did what was good, right, and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah did this throughout all Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah did this throughout all Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before Jehovah his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and right and true to the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Throughout all Judah, King Hezekiah did what was right and what was pleasing to the LORD his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah did this throughout all of Judah, and he acted well, doing what the LORD his God considered to be right and true. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what the LORD his God considered good and right and faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah did so throughout all Judah; and he worked that which was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and performed that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah did so throughout all Judah; and he did that which was good, right, and faithful before Yahweh his God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hezekiah does thus in all Judah, and does that which is good, and that which is right, and that which is true, before his God YHWH;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Hezekiah doth thus in all Judah, and doth that which is good, and that which is right, and that which is true, before Jehovah his God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And according to this Hezekiah will do in all Judah, and he will do the good and the straight and the truth before Jehovah his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Ezechias did all things, which we have said in all Juda, and wrought that which was good; and right, and truth, before the Lord his God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Hezekiah did all these things (which we have said) in all of Judah. And he worked what is good and upright and true before the Lord his God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah did this in all Judah. He did what was good, upright, and faithful before the LORD, his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah did this throughout all Judah; he did what was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and he did that which was good and right, and walked in truth before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Hezekiah did so in all Yehuda, and he did what is good and what is beautiful, and walked in the truth before LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Ezekias did so through all Juda, and did that which was good and right before the Lord his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8333" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Hezekiah Organizes the Priests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: kā·zōṯ (Prep-k:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">So this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He did</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·wḇ (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">what was good</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: wə·hay·yā·šār (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">and upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: wə·hā·’ĕ·meṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">and true</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">his God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>He was diligent in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-5.htm">2 Kings 18:5-7</a></span><br />Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. / He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses. / And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm">2 Chronicles 32:30</a></span><br />It was Hezekiah who blocked the upper outlet of the Spring of Gihon and channeled it down to the west side of the City of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all that he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></span><br />“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">2 Chronicles 34:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a></span><br />Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">2 Chronicles 32:32</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-1.htm">2 Kings 18:1-6</a></span><br />In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21</a></span><br />The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">2 Chronicles 30:26</a></span><br />So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">2 Chronicles 35:26</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Josiah and his deeds of loving devotion according to what is written in the Law of the LORD—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-25.htm">2 Kings 23:25</a></span><br />Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2</a></span><br />And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-4</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and worked that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.</p><p class="hdg">wrought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a></b></br> Because David did <i>that which was</i> right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any <i>thing</i> that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></b></br> I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done <i>that which is</i> good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-10.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-15.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-20.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-2.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-16.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">The people go forward in destroying idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">and provides for their work and maintenance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">The sincerity of Hezekiah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah.</b><br>Hezekiah, the king of Judah, is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to restore proper worship of Yahweh. His actions were comprehensive, affecting the entire kingdom of Judah. This phrase highlights the extent of his reforms, which included the destruction of idolatrous altars and the restoration of the temple. Historically, Hezekiah's reign is marked by a return to the worship practices outlined in the Mosaic Law, emphasizing the centralization of worship in Jerusalem. This aligns with the Deuteronomic reform principles, which sought to eliminate high places and local shrines in favor of a single place of worship.<p><b>He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.</b><br>Hezekiah's actions are described with three key attributes: good, upright, and true. These qualities reflect the biblical standards of righteousness and faithfulness to God's commandments. The phrase underscores Hezekiah's personal devotion and integrity in his relationship with God. In the context of the Old Testament, doing what is "good" often refers to actions that align with God's will, "upright" suggests moral integrity, and "true" indicates faithfulness and sincerity. This description of Hezekiah can be compared to other biblical figures like David, who also sought to lead with a heart aligned with God's purposes. The emphasis on these virtues highlights the importance of internal character in leadership, not just external actions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>The King of Judah who reigned during a time of significant religious reform. He is noted for his faithfulness and dedication to restoring proper worship of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah implemented his reforms. It was the center of worship and the location of Jerusalem and the Temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/religious_reforms.htm">Religious Reforms</a></b><br>Under Hezekiah's leadership, there was a return to the worship of Yahweh, including the destruction of idols and the restoration of temple services.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Hezekiah's example shows the importance of leaders who are committed to doing what is right in the eyes of God. This calls for integrity and dedication in all areas of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_righteous_actions.htm">The Impact of Righteous Actions</a></b><br>The reforms led by Hezekiah had a profound impact on the spiritual life of Judah. Our actions, when aligned with God's will, can lead to positive change in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_worship.htm">Consistency in Worship</a></b><br>Hezekiah's reforms included restoring proper worship practices. This highlights the need for consistency and sincerity in our worship and devotion to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_personal_devotion.htm">The Role of Personal Devotion</a></b><br>Hezekiah's personal commitment to God was the foundation of his public reforms. Personal devotion and a heart aligned with God are crucial for effective ministry and leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_hezekiah's_success.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:20–21, is there any evidence outside the Bible indicating that Hezekiah’s reforms led to the widespread prosperity and divine favor claimed in this passage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doubt_1_chronicles_4_41's_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 4:41, why is there no clear historical record of the destruction of these inhabitants, raising doubts about the event’s authenticity? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_tithes_form_'heaps'_for_months.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:9-10, how plausible is it that the abundance of tithes was so great it formed 'heaps' for months, given the limited agricultural capacity of the region?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jehoshaphat's_army_win_by_singing.htm">How did Jehoshaphat's army manage to march forth singing and then gather the spoils without engaging in a standard military offensive (2 Chronicles 20:21-25)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20, 21) Conclusion of the account of Hezekiah's reformation.<p>(20) <span class= "bld">Truth</span> (<span class= "ital">ha'?meth</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span>--<span class= "ital">Faithfulness,</span> or <span class= "ital">sincerity.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - This verse, when rendered with literal exactness, is a fine instance of the force and brevity of the Hebrew style in Old Testament history; <span class="cmt_word">And thus did Hezekiah in all Judah, and he did the good and</span> <span class="cmt_word">the right and the truth in the sight of Jehovah his God.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So this is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּזֹ֛את</span> <span class="translit">(kā·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hezekiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֧עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Judah.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֨עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what was good</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטּ֤וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and upright</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַיָּשָׁר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hay·yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and true</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָ֣אֱמֶ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:20 Hezekiah did so throughout all Judah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>