Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 29:20

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 29:20

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 29:20

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Then Hezekiah the king arose early, and gathered the princes of the city, and went up to the house of Jehovah." — 2 Chronicles 29:20 (ASV)

THE CONSECRATION SACRIFICES (2 Chronicles 29:20–30).

Rose early. Compare Psalms 5:3: Early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee.

Gathered the rulers of the city. Hezekiah assembled the chief men of Jerusalem, because there was no time to send out a general summons to the country, as he wished to proceed at once with the sacrifices of expiation.

Went up to the house. So in 2 Kings 19:14; 2 Chronicles 9:4, and often.