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<a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of what God had done for the people, for everything had been accomplished so quickly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because God had provided for the people, for the thing came about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had prepared for the people, because everything had been accomplished so quickly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was <i>done</i> suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced that God had prepared the people, since the events took place so suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over what God had prepared for the people, because the thing came about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over what God had prepared for the people, because the thing came about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over what God had prepared for the people, because the thing came about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people were glad over what God had prepared for the people, because the thing came about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of what God had prepared for the people, for the thing came about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over how God had prepared the people, for it had come about suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over how God had prepared the people, for it had come about suddenly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, because of that which God had prepared for the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah and the people of Judah celebrated, because God had helped them make this happen so quickly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, because of that which God had prepared for the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hezekiah and all the people were overjoyed because of what God had done for the people. Everything had happened so quickly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King Hezekiah and the people were happy, because God had helped them to do all this so quickly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah and all of the people were ecstatic with joy because of what God had done for the people, since everything had come about so suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had prepared for the people, because everything had been accomplished so quickly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah and all the people were happy about what God had done for them, for it had been done quickly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, because of that which God had prepared for the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of that which God had prepared for the people; for the thing was done suddenly. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Hezekiah and all the people rejoice because of God’s giving preparation to the people, for the thing has been suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and rejoice doth Hezekiah and all the people, because of God's giving preparation to the people, for the thing hath been suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hezekiah will rejoice, and all the people, for God prepared for the people: for the word was in suddenness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Ezechias, and all the people rejoiced because the ministry of the Lord was accomplished. For the resolution of doing this thing was taken suddenly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Hezekiah and all the people were joyful because the ministry of the Lord was accomplished. For certainly, it had pleased them to do this suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over what God had re-established for the people, and at how suddenly this had been done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of what God had done for the people; for the thing had come about suddenly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people of Israel, because the service of the temple was accomplished; for the thing was done promptly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced and all the people of Israel, because the work of the house was finished, and the matter was sudden. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, because of that which God had prepared for the people; for the thing was done suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Ezekias and all the people rejoiced, because God has prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/29-36.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=7689" 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/29.htm">Hezekiah Restores Temple Worship</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><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. ">Then Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: way·yiś·maḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoiced</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at what</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: ha·hê·ḵîn (Art:: V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">had prepared</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lā·‘ām (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">for the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">had been accomplished</a> <a href="/hebrew/6597.htm" title="6597: bə·p̄iṯ·’ōm (Prep-b:: Adv) -- Suddenness, suddenly. Or pith.om; from petha'; instantly.">so quickly.</a> </span><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_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21-27</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. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">2 Chronicles 31:1</a></span><br />When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property.<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/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1-5</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20-21</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. / He acted with all his heart 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10</a></span><br />On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15</a></span><br />And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm">2 Chronicles 20:27</a></span><br />Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-22.htm">Ezra 6:22</a></span><br />For seven days they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread with joy, because the LORD had made them joyful and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them to strengthen their hands in the work on the house of the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43</a></span><br />On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46-47</a></span><br />With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Acts 11:18</a></span><br />When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a></span><br />Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Romans 15:10</a></span><br />Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9,17</a></b></br> Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/6-22.htm">Ezra 6:22</a></b></br> And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:8,9</a></b></br> For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord… </p><p class="hdg">God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a></b></br> Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">1 Chronicles 29:18</a></b></br> O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17</a></b></br> LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:</p><p class="hdg">the thing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a></b></br> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added <i>unto them</i> about three thousand souls.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-18.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-27.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-26.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-21.htm">Suddenly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-20.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-23.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-13.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-25.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Suddenly</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Hezekiah's good reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">He restores religion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-5.htm">He exhorts the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-24.htm">wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests</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 = 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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/29.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/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced</b><br>Hezekiah, the king of Judah, led a significant religious reform, turning the nation back to the worship of Yahweh. This phrase highlights the collective joy of both the leader and the people, indicating a unified response to God's work. The rejoicing reflects a deep spiritual renewal and a return to covenant faithfulness. This mirrors other biblical instances where leaders and people together celebrate God's intervention, such as in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.<p><b>at what God had prepared for the people</b><br>This preparation refers to the restoration of the temple and the reestablishment of proper worship practices. It underscores the belief that God orchestrates events for His purposes, aligning with the biblical theme of divine providence. The preparation can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to His people, reminiscent of how God prepared the way for Israel's return from exile.<p><b>because everything had been accomplished so quickly</b><br>The rapid accomplishment of these reforms suggests divine assistance and favor. It emphasizes the efficiency and effectiveness of Hezekiah's leadership, but ultimately attributes the success to God's intervention. This swift completion can be compared to other instances in scripture where God's plans unfold rapidly, such as the sudden deliverance of Peter from prison in <a href="/acts/12.htm">Acts 12</a>. It also foreshadows the immediacy of God's kingdom as proclaimed by Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>The King of Judah who initiated religious reforms to restore proper worship in the temple. He is known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to lead the people back to righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_judah.htm">The People of Judah</a></b><br>The inhabitants of the southern kingdom who participated in the religious reforms and rejoiced in the swift accomplishment of these changes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, which had been neglected and defiled under previous kings. Hezekiah's reforms included cleansing and rededicating the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levites_and_priests.htm">The Levites and Priests</a></b><br>The religious leaders who played a crucial role in the temple's restoration and the reestablishment of proper worship practices.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_rejoicing.htm">The Event of Rejoicing</a></b><br>The collective joy of Hezekiah and the people of Judah as they witnessed the rapid and successful restoration of the temple and the renewal of their covenant with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Hezekiah's leadership demonstrates the impact a faithful leader can have on a nation. His commitment to God led to spiritual renewal and national rejoicing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_swift_obedience.htm">The Power of Swift Obedience</a></b><br>The rapid accomplishment of the temple's restoration shows the blessings that come from immediate and wholehearted obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_god's_provision.htm">Rejoicing in God's Provision</a></b><br>The people's joy highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating God's work in our lives. Gratitude should be a natural response to His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">The Role of Community in Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>The collective effort of Hezekiah, the priests, and the people emphasizes the importance of community in achieving spiritual goals and reforms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_timing.htm">Trusting in God's Timing</a></b><br>The quick completion of the temple's restoration reminds us that God's timing is perfect, and His plans often unfold more swiftly than we expect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_29_3-5__quick_temple_restoration.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3–5 – How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_chronicles_29_36_a_historical_anomaly.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 - Could the sudden and unanimous repentance of an entire nation be considered a historical inconsistency when compared to other Biblical accounts of gradual change?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_secular_proof_of_hezekiah's_reforms.htm">2 Chronicles 29:6-9 - Why are there no secular historical accounts or artifacts corroborating the large-scale purges and reforms Hezekiah allegedly performed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_silent_in_psalm_83_1.htm">Why does Psalm 83:1 depict God as silent in the face of a dire threat, despite other scriptures portraying Him as actively intervening?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) <span class= "bld">And Hezekiah rejoiced.</span>--So of David and his people (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm" title="Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.">1Chronicles 29:9</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm" title="And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him to the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.">1Chronicles 29:22</a>). (Comp. also <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm" title="And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had showed to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.">2Chronicles 7:10</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">That God had prepared.</span>--In the Hebrew the <span class= "ital">article</span> is used instead of the <span class= "ital">relative:</span> a construction characteristic of the chronicler (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm" title="And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brothers.">1Chronicles 26:28</a>). Render: "And Hezekiah rejoiced . . . over that which God had set in order for the people," viz., the long-suspended ordinances of the Temple worship (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm" title="And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brothers had prepared for them.">1Chronicles 12:39</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm" title="And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.">1Chronicles 15:1</a>). Perhaps, however, <span class= "ital">l?</span>'<span class= "ital">?m,</span> "for the people," is the mere accusative after the verb, and the sense is "rejoiced because God had prepared the people" (<a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm" title="So Joab, and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.">2Samuel 3:30</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Proverbs 16:1</a>.) <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/29-36.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">Then Hezekiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחִזְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙</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">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoiced</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׂמַ֤ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiś·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at what</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<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 /><br /><span class="word">had prepared</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהֵכִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hê·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the people,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּבָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had been accomplished</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so quickly.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּפִתְאֹ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄iṯ·’ōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6597.htm">Strong's 6597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suddenness, suddenly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:36 Hezekiah rejoiced and all the people because (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 30:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 30:1" /></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>