And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.
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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.