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From then on he was highly regarded by all the nations. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Living Translation</a> From then on King Hezekiah became highly respected among all the surrounding nations, and many gifts for the LORD arrived at Jerusalem, with valuable presents for King Hezekiah, too. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/32.htm">English Standard Version</a> And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/32.htm">King James Bible</a> And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/32.htm">New King James Version</a> And many brought gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and valuable presents to Hezekiah king of Judah; so thereafter he rose in the sight of all nations. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And many were bringing presents to Yahweh at Jerusalem and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was lifted up in the sight of all nations thereafter. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And many brought gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and valuable presents to Hezekiah king of Judah; so from then on he was exalted in the sight of all nations. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Many were bringing an offering to the LORD to Jerusalem and valuable gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah, and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after that. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Many were bringing an offering to the LORD to Jerusalem and valuable gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah, and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after that. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> And many brought gifts unto Jehovah to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> People brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and expensive gifts for Hezekiah, and from that day on, every nation on earth respected Hezekiah. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Many people still went to Jerusalem to bring gifts to the LORD and expensive presents to King Hezekiah of Judah. From then on, he was considered important by all the nations. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> Many people came to Jerusalem, bringing offerings to the LORD and gifts to Hezekiah, so that from then on all the nations held Hezekiah in honor. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> Many brought gifts to the LORD in Jerusalem and brought presents to King Hezekiah of Judah. As a result, he was exalted in the opinion of all nations thereafter. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/32.htm">NET Bible</a> Many were bringing presents to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by all the nations. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that from thenceforth he was magnified in the sight of all nations. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/32.htm">World English Bible</a> Many brought gifts to Yahweh to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from then on. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and many are bringing in an offering to YHWH, to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, and he is lifted up before the eyes of all the nations after this. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and many are bringing in an offering to Jehovah, to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, and he is lifted up before the eyes of all the nations after this. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And many bringing a gift to Jehovah to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah: and he will be lifted up to the eyes of all the nations from after this.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Many also brought victims, and sacrifices to the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Ezechias king of Juda: and he was magnified thenceforth in the sight of all nations. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And now many were bringing victims and sacrifices to the Lord in Jerusalem, and gifts to Hezekiah, the king of Judah. And after these things, he was exalted before all the nations. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/32.htm">New American Bible</a> Many brought gifts for the LORD to Jerusalem and costly objects for Hezekiah, king of Judah, who thereafter was exalted in the eyes of all the nations. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Many brought gifts to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious things to King Hezekiah of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And many of the children of Israel brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and gave presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted before all nations. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And many of the children of Israel were bringing gifts to LORD JEHOVAH to Jerusalem and were giving gifts to Hezekiah, King of the house of Yehuda, and he was lifted up higher than all the nations.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And many brought gifts to the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Ezekias king of Juda; and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after these things. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8635" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Jerusalem Delivered from the Assyrians</a> …22So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all the others, and He gave them rest on every side. 23<a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: wə·rab·bîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">Many</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: mə·ḇî·’îm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: lî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4030.htm" title="4030: ū·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A choice or excellent thing. From the same as meged; preciousness, i.e. A gem.">and valuable gifts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: lî·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">for Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king of</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/310.htm" title="310: mê·’a·ḥă·rê- (Prep-m) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">and from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">then on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: way·yin·naś·śê (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">he was exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: lə·‘ê·nê (Prep-l:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: hag·gō·w·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">nations.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36-38</a> Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35-37</a> And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Psalm 76:11</a> Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24-25</a> The whole world 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. <a href="/psalms/68-29.htm">Psalm 68:29</a> Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22-23</a> And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” <a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">1 Kings 8:41-43</a> And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10-11</a> May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. <a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a> This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25-26</a> As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Revelation 21:24-26</a> By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thereafter.gifts<a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10,11</a> Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: … <a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15-22,27</a> And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellers have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, … <a href="/psalms/68-29.htm">Psalm 68:29</a> Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.presents [heb] precious things<a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:9,10,24</a> And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king Solomon… <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">2 Chronicles 17:5,11</a> Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance… <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a> And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.he was magnified<a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a> And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a> And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-21.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-17.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-24.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/numbers/15-23.htm">Onward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-24.htm">Price</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-17.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-9.htm">Thenceforth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Valuable</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/5-18.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-2.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-16.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Onward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/ezra/7-17.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Price</a> <a href="/job/18-3.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-2.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/micah/4-7.htm">Thenceforth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Valuable</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 32</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people</a> 9. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib</a> 21. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians</a> 24. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm">Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery</a> 25. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">His proud heart is humbled by God</a> 27. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">His wealth and works</a> 31. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">His error in the ambassage of Babylon</a> 32. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">He dying, Manasseh succeeds him</a> </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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The offerings brought to Jerusalem signify recognition of the LORD's power and sovereignty. In the ancient Near East, it was common for nations to bring tributes to a deity or temple after witnessing a divine act. This act of bringing offerings aligns with the biblical principle of acknowledging God's intervention and blessing, as seen in other instances such as the dedication of the temple by Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-66</a>).and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah Hezekiah's leadership and faith in God during the Assyrian threat earned him respect and admiration. The valuable gifts symbolize political alliances and respect for Hezekiah's role as a king who trusts in the LORD. This mirrors the gifts brought to Solomon by the Queen of Sheba (<a href="/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10:1-10</a>), indicating a recognition of wisdom and divine favor. The gifts also reflect the cultural practice of honoring a victorious leader with treasures, a common custom in ancient diplomacy.and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations Hezekiah's exaltation among the nations underscores the impact of God's deliverance on international relations. This phrase suggests a shift in the geopolitical landscape, where Judah, under Hezekiah's rule, becomes a focal point of admiration and respect. The exaltation of Hezekiah can be seen as a type of Christ, prefiguring the ultimate exaltation of Jesus, who is recognized by all nations as King of Kings (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>). This also fulfills the Abrahamic promise that through Israel, all nations would be blessed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah during this time, known for his faithfulness to God and his reforms to restore proper worship in Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where the temple of the LORD was located and where offerings were brought. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, who is worshiped and honored through the offerings brought by the people. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a> Refers to the surrounding nations that recognized the power and favor of God upon Hezekiah and Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/o/offerings_and_gifts.htm">Offerings and Gifts</a> These were brought to honor God and to show respect and allegiance to King Hezekiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_brings_favor.htm">Faithfulness Brings Favor</a> Hezekiah's dedication to God resulted in divine favor and respect from other nations. Our faithfulness to God can also lead to His blessings and influence in our lives. <a href="/topical/i/influence_through_godliness.htm">Influence Through Godliness</a> Hezekiah's godly leadership attracted the attention and respect of surrounding nations. As believers, our godly character can be a powerful witness to those around us. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_worship.htm">The Power of Worship</a> The offerings brought to Jerusalem signify the importance of worship and honoring God. Regular worship and giving are vital aspects of our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The respect Hezekiah received from other nations demonstrates God's control and influence over all nations. We can trust in God's sovereignty in global affairs today. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a> Hezekiah's leadership left a lasting impact on Judah and the surrounding nations. Our leadership, whether in families, churches, or communities, can leave a legacy that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 32</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_of_assyrian_defeat_in_2_chr_32.htm">Where is the archaeological confirmation of a large-scale Assyrian defeat in Jerusalem, as described in 2 Chronicles 32?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_omit_defeat_in_assyrian_records.htm">If Sennacherib's army was supernaturally destroyed, why do Assyrian records (e.g., Sennacherib's Prism) not mention any defeat? (2 Chronicles 32:21)</a> <a href="/q/why_no_records_of_hezekiah's_decree.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:4, why is there no historical or extra-biblical record supporting Hezekiah's decree that provided consistent resources to priests and Levites?</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>(23) Brought.--Were bringing =used to bring.Gifts.--An offering (minchah), or tribute.Presents to Hezekiah.--Among those who brought such were the envoys of Meroaach Baladan, king of Babylon (<a href="/2_kings/20-12.htm" title="At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.">2Kings 20:12</a>). Probably also the neighbouring peoples--e.g., the Philistines--relieved from the pressure of the Assyrian invaders, would thus evince their gratitude to the God of Israel. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-11.htm" title="And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.">2Chronicles 18:11</a>.)So that he was magnified . . . nations.--Literally, and he was lifted up, to the eyes of all the nations.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Presents to Hezekiah. The "precious things" (מִגְדָּנות) of <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">2 Chronicles 21:3</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Many וְ֠רַבִּים (wə·rab·bîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great brought מְבִיאִ֨ים (mə·ḇî·’îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go offerings מִנְחָ֤ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering to Jerusalem לִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (lî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel for the LORD לַיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and valuable gifts וּמִ֨גְדָּנ֔וֹת (ū·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4030.htm">Strong's 4030: </a> A choice or excellent thing for Hezekiah לִֽיחִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ (lî·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites king of מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and from מֵאַֽחֲרֵי־ (mê·’a·ḥă·rê-) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part then on כֵֽן׃ (ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus he was exalted וַיִּנַּשֵּׂ֛א (way·yin·naś·śê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take in the eyes לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every nations. הַגּוֹיִ֖ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:23 Many brought gifts to Yahweh to Jerusalem (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:24" /></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>