And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.
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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.
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).