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for God had given him very much property.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made cities for himself and acquired flocks and herds in abundance, because God had given him very great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made cities for himself and acquired flocks and herds in abundance, for God had given him very great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made cities for himself, and acquired flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also made cities for himself and acquired flocks and herds in abundance, for God had given him exceedingly abundant wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, he made cities for himself and <i>acquired</i> an abundance of flocks and herds, for God gave him very many possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made cities for himself, and he acquired vast numbers of flocks and herds, for God gave him abundant possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him abundant possessions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God made Hezekiah extremely rich, so he bought even more sheep, goats, and cattle. And he built towns where he could keep all these animals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him very much substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He made cities for himself because he had many sheep and cattle. God had given him a lot of property.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Besides all this, God gave him sheep and cattle and so much other wealth that he built many cities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He also built cities for himself and stored up flocks and herds in abundance, because God had given him great riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He built royal cities and owned a large number of sheep and cattle, for God gave him a huge amount of possessions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, he provided for himself cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance in great abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he provided for himself cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him abundant possessions. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he has made cities for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance, for God has given very much substance to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and cities he hath made for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance, for God hath given to him very much substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he made cities to him and possession of flocks and oxen for abundance: for God gave to him exceeding much substance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he built himself cities: for he had docks of sheep, and herds without number, for the Lord had given him very much substance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he built for himself cities. For indeed, he had innumerable herds and flocks of sheep. For the Lord had given to him an exceedingly great substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He built cities for himself, and he acquired sheep and oxen in great numbers, for God gave him very great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He likewise provided cities for himself, and flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very great possessions.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And folds for herds and for flocks, and for oxen and other beasts; for the LORD had given him very much substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And fields for domestic animals and for sheep and for oxen and for beasts, because LORD JEHOVAH had given him very much property.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and cities which he built for himself, and store of sheep and oxen in abundance, for the Lord gave him a very great store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/32-29.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=8705" 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/32.htm">Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>He also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He made</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: wə·‘ā·rîm (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for himself,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: ū·miq·nêh- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">and he acquired herds</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn (N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">of sheep</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: ū·ḇā·qār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">and cattle</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">in abundance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">very</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7399.htm" title="7399: rə·ḵūš (N-ms) -- Property, goods. Or rkush; from passive participle of rakash; property.">wealth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>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.…<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="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-25.htm">1 Kings 4:25</a></span><br />Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22-24</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15</a></span><br />The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a></span><br />therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">2 Chronicles 17:5</a></span><br />So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a></span><br />And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12-14</a></span><br />Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. / He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-3.htm">Job 1:3</a></span><br />and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Psalm 112:3</a></span><br />Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.</p><p class="hdg">possessions</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10</a></b></br> Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen <i>also</i>, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2-6</a></b></br> And Abram <i>was</i> very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-29.htm">1 Chronicles 27:29-31</a></b></br> And over the herds that fed in Sharon <i>was</i> Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds <i>that were</i> in the valleys <i>was</i> Shaphat the son of Adlai: … </p><p class="hdg">God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-9.htm">2 Chronicles 25:9</a></b></br> And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a></b></br> But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for <i>it is</i> he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7</a></b></br> The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Acquired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-32.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-14.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Acquired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-36.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-23.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-7.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-8.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-7.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-18.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm">Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">His proud heart is humbled by God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">His wealth and works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">His error in the ambassage of Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">He dying, Manasseh succeeds him</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'; 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Building cities was a common practice for kings to fortify their kingdoms and ensure economic stability. In the context of ancient Judah, cities served as centers of trade, military defense, and governance. Hezekiah's efforts in city-building reflect his commitment to strengthening his kingdom against potential threats, such as the Assyrian empire. This action also mirrors the practices of other biblical figures like Solomon, who built cities to consolidate his reign (<a href="/1_kings/9-17.htm">1 Kings 9:17-19</a>).<p><b>and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance</b><br>The acquisition of livestock signifies wealth and prosperity in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Herds of sheep and cattle were essential for food, clothing, and religious sacrifices. This abundance indicates a period of economic growth and stability under Hezekiah's rule. The mention of livestock also connects to the patriarchs, such as Abraham and Jacob, who were blessed with large flocks as a sign of God's favor (<a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a>, <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a>).<p><b>for God gave him very great wealth</b><br>This phrase attributes Hezekiah's prosperity directly to divine blessing, emphasizing the biblical theme that true success and wealth come from God. It reflects the covenantal relationship between God and the kings of Judah, where obedience to God's commandments often resulted in material blessings (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). Hezekiah's wealth can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to bless those who follow Him. This divine favor also prefigures the ultimate blessing found in Jesus Christ, who offers spiritual riches to believers (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>The king of Judah during this time, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the nation spiritually and politically.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned. It was a time of both spiritual revival and political challenges.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing.htm">God's Blessing</a></b><br>The verse highlights the divine favor and blessing upon Hezekiah, resulting in great wealth and prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a></b><br>Recognize that all material blessings and wealth come from God. Hezekiah's wealth was a direct result of God's provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>Hezekiah's acquisition of cities, flocks, and herds suggests responsible management and stewardship of the resources God provided.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_priorities.htm">Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>Despite his wealth, Hezekiah's primary focus was on spiritual reform and faithfulness to God, serving as a model for prioritizing spiritual over material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_humility.htm">Gratitude and Humility</a></b><br>Acknowledge God's role in our successes and remain humble, understanding that prosperity is a gift from God, not solely the result of personal effort.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Hezekiah's account encourages us to leave a legacy of faithfulness and trust in God, impacting future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_hezekiah's_tunnel_doubts.htm">How do we reconcile Hezekiah's tunnel (2 Chronicles 32:30) with evidence that questions the scope or timeline of its construction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_archaeological_proof_of_ariel's_siege.htm">Isaiah 29:1-4 speaks of Ariel's siege; is there any archaeological evidence verifying such a historically significant event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_chronicles_32_21_align_today.htm">How can the account of an angel killing thousands of Assyrian soldiers align with modern scientific or historical perspectives? (2 Chronicles 32:21)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._32_and_2_kings_18-19_differ.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 32 seem to present a different order of events compared to 2 Kings 18-19 regarding the siege and Hezekiah's actions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Moreover he provided him cities.</span>--<span class= "ital">And he made him watch-towers.</span> The word rendered "cities" (<span class= "ital">?rim</span>) appears in this connection to mean watch-towers j or forts for the protection of the flocks and herds. <a href="/isaiah/1-8.htm" title="And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.">Isaiah 1:8</a> ("a besieged city "); <a href="/2_kings/17-9.htm" title="And the children of Israel did secretly those things that were not right against the LORD their God, and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.">2Kings 17:9</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm" title="Also he built towers in the desert, and dig many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: farmers also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.">2Chronicles 26:10</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Had given.</span>--<span class= "ital">Grave.</span><p><span class= "bld">Substance.</span>--Wealth in kind, especially cattle (<a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm" title="He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of the LORD.">2Chronicles 31:3</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/32-29.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">He made</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֣שָׂה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">cities for himself,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָרִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he acquired herds</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְנֵה־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·nêh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of sheep</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹ֥אן</span> <span class="translit">(ṣōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cattle</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָקָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·qār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beef cattle, ox, a herd</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in abundance,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֹ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lā·rōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</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">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽתַן־</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">לוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">very</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wealth.</span><br /><span class="heb">רְכ֖וּשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḵūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7399.htm">Strong's 7399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Property, goods</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:29 Moreover he provided him cities and possessions (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:30" /></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>