Lux Domini

2 Chronicles  29:20

Then Hezekiah the king rose early, and gathered the rulers of the city, and went up to the house of the LORD.

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Interpretation

As soon as Hezekiah heard that the temple was ready, he lost no time. Atonement must be made for the sins of the last reign.

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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 29:20-24.

2 Chronicles 29:20 2 Chronicles 29:21 2 Chronicles 29:22 2 Chronicles 29:23 2 Chronicles 29:24

Glossary

Hezekiah Person
Whom Jehovah has strengthened. (1. ) Son of Ahaz ( 2 Kings 18:1 ; 2 Chr. 29:1 ), whom he succeeded on the throne of the kingdom of Judah. He reigned twenty-nine years (B. C. 726-697).
City People
The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).